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Thea

THEE-uh

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.”

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A female given name, often used as a short form of Dorothea or Theodora.
"Thea started ballet lessons at age five."

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In plain EnglishA woman's first name.

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Etymology

A shortened form of Dorothea or Theodora, ultimately from Greek theá, "goddess."

Origin: Greek

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Frequently asked questions

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.".

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