antheia
|an-thei-a|
/ænˈθiːə/
flower, bloom (as a name)
Etymology
'antheia' originates from Ancient Greek, specifically the word 'Ἀνθεία' (Antheía), ultimately from the root 'ἄνθος' ('anthos') meaning 'flower'.
'antheia' was used in Ancient Greek as a personal name and placename; through Classical and Medieval Greek usage the name persisted and was recorded in Latin texts, and it survives in modern use chiefly as a proper name.
Initially, it meant 'flower' or 'bloom' and was used as an epithet or name related to floral imagery; over time it remained primarily a proper name and placename while retaining the original floral sense.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a female proper name of Greek origin (used in mythology and modern naming), derived from a word meaning 'flower' or 'bloom'.
Antheia appears in several local myths as a minor figure associated with flowers.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the name of one or more ancient places in the Greek world (placename).
Archaeologists excavated remains at Antheia that suggest continuous habitation.
Last updated: 2025/08/23 15:02