Thea
Thea (name) means a female given name, often used as a short form of Dorothea or Theodora. Example: “Thea started ballet lessons at age five.”
How to use Thea
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA woman's first name.
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_____ started ballet lessons at age five.
Etymology
A shortened form of Dorothea or Theodora, ultimately from Greek theá, "goddess."
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Rhymes for Thea
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What does “Thea” mean?
The word “Thea” means a female given name, often used as a short form of Dorothea or Theodora. In plain terms, a woman's first name.
How do you pronounce “Thea”?
“Thea” is pronounced THEE-uh (/ˈθiːə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Thea” in a sentence?
Here is “Thea” used in a sentence: “Thea started ballet lessons at age five.”
What part of speech is “Thea”?
“Thea” is a name.
Where does the word “Thea” come from?
The word “Thea” comes from Greek. A shortened form of Dorothea or Theodora, ultimately from Greek theá, "goddess.".