Amalthea Name Meaning

The name Amalthea has Greek origins and holds several meanings. It is derived from the Greek words "amaltheia" (αμάλθεια) and "amalthein" (αμάλθειν), which can be interpreted as "tender" or "gentle" in Greek mythology.

Amalthea is known as the name of a nymph in Greek mythology who nursed and cared for the infant Zeus when he was hidden from his father Cronus. The nymph nourished Zeus with goat's milk and, in some versions of the myth, Amalthea was also represented as a goat. Due to her nurturing and protective nature, Amalthea came to symbolize abundance, provision, and maternal care.