What Does the Name Minerva Mean
The name Minerva comes from Roman Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Minerva below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Minerva Name Meaning
Roman Mythology, EnglishPossibly derived from Latin mens meaning "intellect", but more likely of Etruscan origin. Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom and war, approximately equivalent to the Greek goddess Athena....
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