From the name of a type of orchid, ultimately meaning "beautiful flower", derived from Greek καλός (kalos) meaning "beautiful" and ἄνθος (anthos) meaning "flower".
Anthea
Gender:Feminine
Usage: Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Other Scripts:Ἄνθεια(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced:AN-thee-ə(English)
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From the Greek Ἄνθεια (Antheia), derived from ἄνθος (anthos) meaning "flower, blossom". This was an epithet of the Greek goddess Hera.