Tethys Name Meaning
The name Tethys comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Tethys below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Tethys Name Meaning
Greek MythologyDerived from Greek τηθη (tethe) meaning "grandmother". In Greek mythology this was the name of a Titan associated with the sea. She was the wife of Oceanus.
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