Rhea Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rhea is listed in our database as a girl name of Greek origin. Its recorded meaning is “The mother of the Greek god, Zeus. Wife of Cronus”.

Rhea Name at a Glance

Name Rhea
Meaning The mother of the Greek god, Zeus. Wife of Cronus.
Origin Greek
Gender Girl

What Does the Name Rhea Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rhea means “The mother of the Greek god, Zeus. Wife of Cronus”. 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.

Rhea Name Origin

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

Is Rhea a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Rhea

When considering Rhea for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.

Names Similar to Rhea

Explore other baby names with a similar beginning: