Names Actaea

Actaea

Gender

Female (Feminine | Girl)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

The name Actaea is derived from the Greek word "aktaios" which means "of the shore" or "sea cliff". In Greek mythology, Actaea was a Naiad nymph who was praised for her beauty and grace.

Scripts(How to write)

Ἀκταίη,
Ἁκταία(Ancient Greek)

Popularity

The name Actaea is extremely rare and has no known popularity in the US, Europe or any other continent. It is a name that is unique and uncommon.

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Actaea Name meanings & History

The name Actaea is derived from the Greek word "aktaios" which means "of the shore" or "sea cliff". In Greek mythology, Actaea was a Naiad nymph who was praised for her beauty and grace. Latinized form of Aktaie and Aktaia, both of which derive from Greek ἁκτή (akte) "headland, sea-coast, shore" (compare the masculine equivalent Aktaios and its latinized form Actaeus). This was the name of two minor characters in Greek mythology: one of the Nereids and one of the Danaïdes (the daughters of Danaus). Actaea is mostly used as a feminine given name, but it can also be used as a surname. It is a name that stands out due to its rarity and mythical references.

Zodiac Sign of Actaea: Action Aries

Synonyms of Actaea:

A: Aggressive,Angry,Argumentative,Assertive,Action,Ambitious

C: Curious,Copycat,Choice,Clever,Chatty,Candid,Cute

T: Tacky,Testy,Talkative,Truth,Doubting Thomas,Touchy,Tireless

E: Expressive,Enliven,Enlighten,Entertain,Environment,Exaggerate

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