athena

A-the-na · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts.

  2. 2.

    A female given name derived from the Greek goddess.

Related words

See also: athens, mythology

Etymology

From Greek Athene (Αθηνη), the goddess's name. The etymology is uncertain but may be pre-Greek. The city of Athens (Athenai) was named after her.