67%RatingSave Gender Feminine Usage Greek Mythology (Latinized) Scripts Εἰλείθυια(Ancient Greek) Meaning & History From the Greek Εἰλείθυια (Eileithyia), which was derived from εἰλήθυια (eilethyia) meaning "the readycomer". This was the name of the Greek goddess of childbirth and midwifery. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details VariantEileithyia People think this name isRate·Details classic mature formal upper class delicate refined strange complex serious Categories deities, fertility deities, goddesses, health deities, mother goddesses