Diotima
Διοτίμα(Ancient Greek)
dee-oh-TEE-mah
Diotima Name meanings & History
Beloved of Zeus; divine name. Feminine form of Diotimos. Greek seer and philosopher Diotima of Mantinea was Socrates' teacher in Plato's 'Symposium'. The name also belonged to characters in Robert Musil's 'The Man without Qualities' and Hölderlin's novel 'Hyperion', the latter of which inspired a score by Italian composer Luigi Nono: 'Fragmente-Stille, an Diotima' (1980). Diotima is a unique and uncommon name that is not commonly used in modern times. It may be a good choice for parents looking for a distinctive and meaningful name with a strong historical and philosophical connection.
Zodiac Sign of Diotima: Domestic Cancer
Synonyms of Diotima:
D: Daddy,Determined,Doting,Domestic,Dutiful,Demanding
I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence
O: Obsessive,Organized,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsolete
T: Tireless,Touchy,Doubting Thomas,Tacky,Truth,Talkative,Testy
M: Memorabilia,Mommy,Manipulative,Memory,Mushy,Maternal,Mother
A: Aggressive,Action,Argumentative,Assertive,Ambitious,Angry
Diotima is:- a Complex name
- a Serious name
- a Urban name
- a Youthful name