Galatea
Meaning of Galatea
Galatea is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It originates from Greek mythology, where Galatea was a sea nymph who was loved by the sculptor Pygmalion. The name Galatea is pronounced as gah-luh-TAY-uh (/ˌɡæləˈteɪə/) in Greek. It has a melodic and enchanting sound to it. There is also a variation of this name, Galatia, which can be used as an alternative option. Galatea has been moderately popular in the United States, with around 5 occurrences in 2005 and 6 occurrences in 2004, ranking at 16460 and 14177 respectively. With its rich mythological background and elegant pronunciation, Galatea would make a distinctive choice for any parent looking for a unique and beautiful name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as gah-luh-TAY-uh (/ˌɡæləˈteɪə/)
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Notable People Named Galatea
| Galatea was a successful Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare, known for winning two Classics in 1939 and later having success as a broodmare. |
