Female Name
Theano
tʰe.a.nɔ̌ː
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
goddess
Greek mythology
isograms
mythology
philosophers
women's history
Writing Systems
ΘεανώGreek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
86/100
Meaning & Etymology
The name Theano originates from the Greek word θεά (thea), meaning 'goddess'. It is associated with a 6th-century BC Greek philosopher linked to Pythagoras and several figures in Greek mythology, including a priestess of Athena in Troy and a wife of Metapontus.
Etymology
Original Form:
θεά (thea)
Evolution:
From Greek θεά (thea) meaning 'goddess' to Theano, used as a personal name.
Source:
Greek mythology and historical records