- Meaning:althea as a girl's name is pronounced al-thee-ah. it is of greek origin, and the importance of althea is "herbs". from althaia, and for another the root of alethea. the name comes from a shrub, also known as the marshmallow. greek mythology: mother of meleager. the name was resurrected in the 17th century, the poet richard lovelace, as a poetic name for his beloved. tennis-celebrities-althea gibson.,healer, the marsh flower,a cure,healing power
- Gender:Girl
- Origin:,greek
More About The Name althea
The name Althea has several different meanings and origins.
Read More1. Greek origin: In Greek mythology, Althea (Άλθαια) was the name of a queen of Calydon. She was the mother of Meleager, a hero who played a significant role in the myth of the Calydonian Boar. The name Althea in Greek translates to "healing" or "healer."
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