Amalthea Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-MAL-thee-ah / /æmælˈθiːə/

Greek; Arabic

Meaning

nurturing; she who is kind

Historical & Cultural Background

In Greek mythology, Amalthea is often depicted as a nurturing figure, associated with the nurturing of Zeus, symbolizing care and protection. The name is derived from the Greek word 'amaltheia,' meaning 'to soothe' or 'to nurture.' In Arabic, Amalthea can be linked to the root 'amal,' meaning 'hope' or 'aspiration,' reflecting positive and uplifting qualities. The name has been embraced in various cultures for its gentle connotations.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Amalthea
  • Amaltheia

International Variants

  • Amalthea (Greek)
  • Amal (Arabic)

Famous people named Amalthea

Amalthea (moon) — celestial body.

Fictional characters named Amalthea

Amalthea — The Last Unicorn.

Sibling Suggestions

AmaraAltheaMiraSeleneThaliaElaraCassandra

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amalthea was first seen in the United States in 2016. Amalthea has ranked as high as #1356 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Amalthea has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Amalthea

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20166
20217
20236