What Does the Name Athena Mean
The name Athena comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Athena below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Athena Name Meaning
Greek MythologyMeaning unknown, perhaps derived from Greek αθηρ (ather) "sharp" and αινη (aine) "praise". Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare, the daughter of Zeus and the patron goddess of the city of...
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