Medea Name Meaning, Origin & Gender
Medea is listed in our database as a girl name of Latin origin. Its recorded meaning is “Wife of Jason”.
Medea Name at a Glance
| Name | Medea |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Wife of Jason. |
| Origin | Latin |
| Gender | Girl |
What Does the Name Medea Mean?
According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Medea means “Wife of Jason”. 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.
Medea Name Origin
Our database records Medea under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.
Is Medea a Boy or Girl Name?
In our database, Medea is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.
Choosing the Name Medea
When considering Medea 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.
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