Althaea - Name meaning, Popularity, Personality, and More

Althaea name Meaning and Dictionary

Name

Althaea

Name Meaning

"Althaea" This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Althaíā (Ἀλθαίᾱ),” meaning “one who heals, the one who takes care,” which in turn derives from “althos (ἀλθος),” meaning “healing, cure, a remedy.” In Greek mythology, Althaea is the daughter of King Thestius and Eurythemis and was sister to Leda, Hypermnestra, Iphiclus, Euippus. She was also the wife of Oeneus, king of Calydon, and mother of five sons, Meleager, Melanippe (one of the Meleagrids), Toxeus, Thyreus, Clymenus, and two daughters, Deianeira and Gorge. Althaea is a plant genus of the Malvaceae family. It includes between 6-12 species. The most famous and used is the Althaea Officinalis, used for medicinal properties (e.g., it is useful as a calming agent).

Definition

It is the scientific name of a plant that is popularly known as the Marshmallow plant and it is predominantly found in North Africa. It is widely used for skin and medicine purposes.

Pronunciations

Al-thaea
al-thaea

Syllable

Althaea Syllable count: There are 3 syllables in the name Althaea
Divide Althaea into syllables: Al-thae-a

Sentences

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The most famous of these stories is contained in the Thdttr of Nornagesti, and has a curious resemblance to the Greek legend of Althaea and Meleager.
Hibiscus - Althaea frutex, &c.

Althaea Overview and Analysis

Althaea Gender statistics

The name Althaea is typically used for Girls. Its a Feminine name with clear gender identification.

Popularity of the name Althaea

The name Althaea is classified as Very rare and ranked at the 53,736th most popular name in the Namedary database.

Country-Specific Popularity and Ranking of the Name Emma
Country	In-Country Rank	Population Share
Canada	23,910	0%
Australia	28,736	0%
United States	107,900	0%
United Kingdom	107,900	0%
New Zealand	128,442	0%

Where to find Althaea?

The name Althaea is predominantly found in Canada (CA), particularly in the state of Alberta (AL), where it constitutes 0% of the total population.

Althaea Usage Trend Over Time

In recent years, the trend of using the name Althaea has been static and not widely adopted when choosing names for babies. The name Althaea was most used in 1947 with a usage rate of 25%. It was least used in 1985 with a usage rate of 25%.

To enhance readability, percentage is rounded up. Values less than 0.0015% have been omitted.
The data is carefully curated from authentic human sources and thoroughly analyzed from a wide range of sources.

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Names with a Similar Sound to Althaea

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Origin and History of the name Althaea

This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Althaíā (Ἀλθαίᾱ)”, meaning “one who heals, the one who takes care”, which in turn derives from “althos (ἀλθος)”, meaning “healing, cure, a remedy”.

In Greek mythology, Althaea is the daughter of King Thestius and Eurythemis and was sister to Leda, Hypermnestra, Iphiclus, Euippus.

She was also the wife of Oeneus, king of Calydon, and mother of five sons, Meleager, Melanippe (one of the Meleagrids), Toxeus, Thyreus, Clymenus, and two daughters, Deianeira and Gorge.

Althaea is a plant genus of the Malvaceae family.It includes between 6-12 species.

The most famous and used is the Althaea Officinalis, used for medicinal properties (e.g., it is useful as a calming agent).

Althaea in Chinese

Boy names translation to Chinese

Translation: 艾乐大爱艾
Pronunce: (PinYin) : ài lè dà ài ài

Girl names translation to Chinese

Translation: 阿乐大爱阿
Pronunce: (PinYin) : ā lè dà ài ā

Althaea in Numerology

Althaea: Name to Numerology Conversion
A	L	T	H	A	E	A
1				1	5	1
	3	2	8

Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):

Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 8
Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 4
Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 3

Conclusions about the name Althaea

Should you named your daughter Althaea?

According to the gender statistics, the name Althaea is strongly associated with girls. This is because the name Althaea is most commonly given to girls. As a result, people will generally assume that a baby named Althaea is a girl.

Althaea is a gender-appropriate name for a daughter. However, it is not a gender-appropriate name for a son.

Is Althaea a good name?

Venturing into the realm of three-syllable names, The name Althaea stands out with its unique beauty. While less common than one- or two-syllable names, these names exude elegance and sophistication, making them a perfect choice for parents seeking a name that truly stands apart.

What are the Pros and Cons of the name Althaea?

Pros of the name Althaea:

Uniqueness: Your child will probably be the only one or one of a few people with their name, which can make them feel special and unique.
Potential for creativity: You have the freedom to choose a name that is truly unique and reflects your child's personality.
May not become dated: If Althaea has not changed in popularity for a long time, it is unlikely to go out of style.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to name your child Althaea is a personal one. There is no right or wrong answer. Consider all of the factors listed above, and make the decision that you and your partner feel is best for your child.