noun
Anthea
AN-thee-uh
Anthea (noun) means a female given name of Greek origin, associated with blossoms and springtime. Example: “Anthea trained as a florist, which her friends joked suited her name perfectly.”
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A female given name of Greek origin, associated with blossoms and springtime.
"Anthea trained as a florist, which her friends joked suited her name perfectly."
How to use Anthea
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA woman's first name meaning roughly "flowery" or "blossom."
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Etymology
From Greek anthē, "blossom" — it was also used as an epithet of the goddess Hera.
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What does “Anthea” mean?
The word “Anthea” means a female given name of Greek origin, associated with blossoms and springtime. In plain terms, a woman's first name meaning roughly "flowery" or "blossom.".
How do you pronounce “Anthea”?
“Anthea” is pronounced AN-thee-uh (/ˈænθiːə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Anthea” in a sentence?
Here is “Anthea” used in a sentence: “Anthea trained as a florist, which her friends joked suited her name perfectly.”
What part of speech is “Anthea”?
“Anthea” is a noun.
Where does the word “Anthea” come from?
The word “Anthea” comes from Greek. From Greek anthē, "blossom" — it was also used as an epithet of the goddess Hera.
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