Galatea
Found 3 entry about "Galatea"
Γαλατέα
Galatea Name meanings & History
Galatea means "milky white" or "she who is milk-white" in Ancient Greek. Latinized form of Greek Γαλάτεια (Galateia), probably derived from γάλα (gala) meaning "milk". This was the name of several characters in Greek mythology including a sea nymph who was the daughter of Doris and Nereus and the lover of Acis. According to some sources, this was also the name of the ivory statue carved by Pygmalion that came to life. Galatea is a beautiful name that could work for a baby girl today, especially for parents who are interested in Greek mythology or who just love the sound of the name.
Zodiac Sign of Galatea: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo
Synonyms of Galatea:
G: Gregarious,Go-getter,Genuine,Goof-off
A: Assertive,Angry,Action,Ambitious,Argumentative,Aggressive
L: Lover,Languid,Liaison,Legal,Lazy,Luscious,Lovely
T: Doubting Thomas,Touchy,Tireless,Testy,Truth,Tacky,Talkative
E: Exaggerate,Enlighten,Environment,Enliven,Expressive,Entertain
Galatea is:- a Boring name
- a Complex name
- a Delicate name
- a Rough name
- a Strong name
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There have been several famous ships named Galatea, including ones used by explorers and even a racing yacht. The name has also appeared in literature, including in the work of Ovid and D.H. Lawrence.
2.) GALATEA (Female)
Usage: Greek
Meanings: Borne in Greek mythology by a statue brought to life by Aphrodite after its creator, Pygmalion, fell in love with it. The name is derived from the Greek gala (milk, ivory-colored), which might be descriptive of the marble used for the sculpture. (YAH-LAH-TEH-AH)
3.) GALATEA (Female)
Usage:
Meanings: From Greek mythology, Galatea was the name of a sea nymph, a daughter of Nereus and Doris, and the beloved of Acis. When he was killed by the giant Polyphemus, Galatea transformed Acis into the Acis River. The name was also that of a statue of a maiden to whom Aphrodite gave life, after its sculptor, Pygmalion, fell in love with it. (GAL-AH-TEE-AH)
