Athena
Athena is the Greek goddess associated with wisdom and warfare and the patron goddess of Athens. The name’s literal meaning is not known. Goddess of war describes one mythological role; it is not a linguistic translation of Athena.
- Meaning
- A single literal meaning has not been established. See the name-history notes above.
- Name or word origin
- Greek mythology
- Pronunciation
- English: /ə.ˈθiː.nə/
Sources and meaning notes
The source distinguishes the goddess’s attributes from an unknown name meaning.
- Behind the Name: Athena Name history, usage and the pronunciation specified in this entry
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