Find out how popular the first name Athenia has been for the last 46 years (from 1974 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Athenia by gender

Based on the last 46 years of data, Athenia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Athenia.

The history of the first name Athenia

The name Athenia has its origins in ancient Greek culture, stemming from the word 'Athene', which was the name of the Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, mathematics, strength, war strategy, and the arts. The name Athene itself is believed to be derived from the ancient Greek word 'athao', meaning 'to burn' or 'to shine', referring to the brilliance and fierceness of the goddess.

The name Athenia is a variation of Athene and is thought to have been first used as a given name during the height of ancient Greek civilization, around the 5th century BC. It was a name bestowed upon daughters in honor of the revered goddess Athene, who was one of the most important deities in Greek mythology and was widely worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Athenia can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BC. He made reference to an Athenia who was a priestess at the Temple of Athene in the city of Athens.

Throughout the centuries, the name Athenia has been borne by several notable figures. One such individual was Athenia Galitsine, a Russian princess and courtier who lived in the 18th century (1718-1788). Another was Athenia Gazari, a Greek philosopher and scholar who lived in the 17th century (1634-1691).

In the world of literature, the name Athenia appears in the works of the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus, who wrote a play called 'The Suppliants' in which one of the characters is named Athenia.

Other notable individuals with the name Athenia include Athenia Lene, a Byzantine empress who ruled in the 12th century (1116-1182), and Athenia Kyriazis, a Greek painter and artist who lived in the early 20th century (1887-1968).

While not as common as some other names, Athenia has endured through the centuries, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage and symbolism of ancient Greek civilization and the powerful goddess Athene.

Data source

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