Find out how popular the first name Afrodita has been for the last 2 years (from 2007 to 2008) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Afrodita by gender

Based on the last 2 years of data, Afrodita is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2008, there were 11 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Afrodita.

The history of the first name Afrodita

The name Afrodita is derived from the Greek goddess Aphrodite, who was the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility in ancient Greek mythology. The name's origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, where it was spelled as "Aphrodite" (Αφροδίτη).

According to Greek mythology, Aphrodite was born from the foam of the sea near the island of Cythera. Her name is believed to be derived from the ancient Greek word "aphros," which means "foam." The name Afrodita is a romanized version of the Greek name, adapted to fit various languages and cultures.

Aphrodite was a prominent figure in Greek mythology and was widely celebrated in ancient Greek art, literature, and religious practices. She was revered as a powerful and influential deity, and her cult was widespread throughout the ancient Greek world. The name Afrodita is found in various ancient Greek texts, including the works of Homer, Hesiod, and other classical authors.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Afrodita can be found in the play "Hippolytus" by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides, written around 428 BC. In the play, Aphrodite is a central character and is portrayed as a vengeful and jealous goddess.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Afrodita or its variations. For example, Afrodita Romilly (1916-2013) was a Greek-born British historian and classicist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek philosophy and literature. Afrodita Angheni (born 1969) is a Greek singer and songwriter known for her work in the traditional Rebetiko music genre.

Another notable bearer of the name was Afrodita Paleologu (1910-1976), a Romanian princess and author who wrote several books about her life and experiences as a member of the Romanian royal family. Afrodita Andreevska (1929-2023) was a Macedonian actress and theater director who made significant contributions to the development of Macedonian theater.

Afrodita Grigorescu (1923-2017) was a Romanian artist and painter who was renowned for her abstract and expressionist works. She was a prominent figure in the Romanian avant-garde art movement of the 20th century.

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