Names Diotima

Diotima

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Beloved of Zeus; divine name
Scripts(How to write)
Διοτίμα
Διοτίμα(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
dee-o-TEE-mah(German)
dee-oh-TEE-mah
Popularity
The name Diotima is extremely rare and has not ranked in any popularity charts in recent years.

cartoon of the name Diotima
Cartoon of Diotima

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

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

O: Obstinate,Obsessive,Organized,Obsolete,Ostentatious

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

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

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

Diotima is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Serious name
  • a Urban name
  • a Youthful name