Athene Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Athene Name at a Glance

Name	Athene
Meaning	Athene was the goddess of war and wisdom, after whom the city Athens was named.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Athene Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Athene means “Athene was the goddess of war and wisdom, after whom the city Athens was named”. 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.

Athene Name Origin

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

Is Athene a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Athene

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