Amalthea

Amalthea Meaning & Origin

About Amalthea
The name "Amalthea" is of Greek origin and holds multiple meanings. In Greek mythology, Amalthea was a nymph who nurtured and raised the infant Zeus. The name itself can be interpreted as "tender goddess" or "nourishing goddess." It symbolizes nurturing, care, and protection, reflecting the role Amalthea played in the mythological narrative. Additionally, the name is associated with abundance and fertility, representing the nurturing qualities of the earth.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Amalthea are female.

Amalthea Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AML0
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A50430
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE2 M AH0 L TH IY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/amalthea*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AML0', 'AMLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A543

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Amalthea in Braille

Here's how to represent Amalthea in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Amalthea in braille

How to Spell the Name Amalthea in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Amalthea using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Amalthea in sign language

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