Names Iphthime

Iphthime

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Greek Mythology
Meaning
The daughter of Dorus and one of the nymphs of the sea, Iphthime was known for her ability to heal wounds and sickness. Her name means "powerful in battle" and "great avenger".
Scripts(How to write)
Ἰφθίμη
Ἰφθίμη(Ancient Greek)
Popularity
The name Iphthime is very rare and not commonly used in the modern era.

cartoon of the name Iphthime
Cartoon of Iphthime

Iphthime Name meanings & History

The daughter of Dorus and one of the nymphs of the sea, Iphthime was known for her ability to heal wounds and sickness. Her name means "powerful in battle" and "great avenger". Derived from Greek ἴφθιμος (iphthimos) "stout, strong", a word which meant "comely, goodly" when applied to women. This name was borne by a sister of Penelope in Homer's epic the 'Odyssey'. The name Iphthime is not commonly used as a baby name, but it can be an interesting choice for those who are interested in Greek mythology and history.

Zodiac Sign of Iphthime: I love you Taurus

Synonyms of Iphthime:

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

P: Passive,Pensive,Particular,Partnership,Political

H: Hope,Hobnobbing,Haggle,Hyper,Heart's Desire

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

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

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

Iphthime is:

  • a Common name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Devious name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Rough name