Astraea

Gender Feminine
Usage Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Scripts Ἀστραία(Ancient Greek)

Meaning & History

Latinized form of the Greek Ἀστραία (Astraia), derived from Greek ἀστήρ (aster) meaning "star". Astraea was a Greek goddess of justice and innocence. After wickedness took root in the world she left the earth and became the constellation Virgo.

Related Names

Rootaster
VariantAstraia
Other Languages & CulturesAster, Astra(English)

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asteroids, celestial, goddesses, Greek mythology, justice, Latinizations, purity, sky, space, star, stars
Entry updated May 29, 2020