Find out how popular the first name Antheia has been for the last 3 years (from 2015 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Antheia by gender

Based on the last 3 years of data, Antheia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Antheia.

The history of the first name Antheia

The name Antheia originated from ancient Greek, derived from the word "anthos," meaning "flower." It was a popular name during the classical period in ancient Greece, particularly in Athens and other regions heavily influenced by Greek culture.

One of the earliest known references to the name Antheia can be found in the works of the ancient Greek poet Sappho, who lived on the island of Lesbos around 600 BCE. In her poetry, she mentions a woman named Antheia, though little is known about the specific individual.

In Greek mythology, Antheia was the name of one of the Oceanids, the three thousand daughters of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys. She personified the blossoming of flowers and was often depicted in artwork and literature as a graceful, nature-loving figure.

The first recorded individual with the name Antheia was an Athenian woman who lived in the 5th century BCE. She was the daughter of the prominent Athenian statesman and general Pericles and his wife Aspasia. Antheia's birth year is uncertain, but she likely lived during the Golden Age of Athens.

Another notable Antheia was a Greek philosopher and poet who lived in the 3rd century BCE. She was a student of the renowned philosopher Epicurus and is mentioned in several ancient texts as a prominent figure in the Epicurean school of thought.

In the 2nd century CE, there was an Antheia who was a wealthy Roman benefactress and patron of the arts. She is known for her generous donations to various cultural and educational institutions in Rome, though few other details about her life have been preserved.

During the Byzantine Empire, an Antheia lived in the 6th century CE and was a renowned scholar and teacher. She was particularly respected for her knowledge of philosophy and rhetoric, and many of her students went on to become influential figures in their own right.

Another Antheia of note was a medieval Italian noblewoman who lived in the 12th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in the cultural and political affairs of her time, though specific details about her life are scarce.

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