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Athena
Meaning: name of the Greek goddess of wisdom · Origin: Greek · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
The Greek goddess of wisdom and craft, patron of Athens. The name's original meaning is unknown.
Nicknames
Thena, Tina
Variants & related names
Athina, Athene
Athena name art
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FAQ
What does the name Athena mean?
Athena means “name of the Greek goddess of wisdom”. It comes from Greek.
Is Athena a popular name?
Yes — Athena has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Athena?
Thena, Tina.
What are other forms of Athena?
Athina, Athene.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.