Athena Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Athena Name at a Glance

Name	Athena
Meaning	Variant of Athene; the mythological goddess of wisdom and war.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Athena Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Athena means “Variant of Athene; the mythological goddess of wisdom and war”. 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.

Athena Name Origin

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

Is Athena a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Athena

When considering Athena 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.