Arethusa Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Arethusa Name at a Glance

Name	Arethusa
Meaning	Daughter of Poseidon.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Arethusa Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Arethusa means “Daughter of Poseidon”. 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.

Arethusa Name Origin

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

Is Arethusa a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Arethusa

When considering Arethusa 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.