Amalthea Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Amalthea is listed in our database as a girl name of Greek origin. Its recorded meaning is “Woman who nursed Zeus”.

Amalthea Name at a Glance

Name Amalthea
Meaning Woman who nursed Zeus.
Origin Greek
Gender Girl

What Does the Name Amalthea Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Amalthea means “Woman who nursed Zeus”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Amalthea Name Origin

Our database records Amalthea under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Amalthea a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Amalthea is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Amalthea

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