Acantha Name Meaning
The name Acantha comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Acantha below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Acantha Name Meaning
Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ακανθα (Akantha), which meant "thorn, prickle". In Greek legend she was a nymph loved by Apollo.
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