Diotíma

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Diotima is derived from the Greek word “Dios” which means “of Zeus” and “tima” which means “honored”. The name therefore means “honored by Zeus” or “Zeus’s honor”. In Greek mythology, Diotima was a wise woman who taught Socrates about love and beauty in Plato's Symposium.
Popularity
Diotima is a very rare name and is not ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States or any European country.

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Cartoon of Diotíma

Diotíma Name meanings & History

The name Diotima is derived from the Greek word “Dios” which means “of Zeus” and “tima” which means “honored”. The name therefore means “honored by Zeus” or “Zeus’s honor”. In Greek mythology, Diotima was a wise woman who taught Socrates about love and beauty in Plato's Symposium. Hungarian form of Diotima. Diotima is a unique and uncommon name with strong Greek roots. It is a great choice for parents looking for a meaningful and distinctive name for their baby girl.

Zodiac Sign of Diotíma: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Diotíma:

D: Determined,Doting,Dutiful,Domestic,Daddy,Demanding

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

O: Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obsolete,Organized,Obstinate

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

M: Mother,Mushy,Manipulative,Memory,Mommy,Memorabilia,Maternal

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

Diotíma is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Serious name
  • a Youthful name

Related Names to Diotíma

Diodora, Dione, Dionne, Dior, Dio, Zea, Zeo, Zita