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Name
Lysithea
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
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The female first name Lysithea (Λυσιθέα) has its roots in Greek mythology. The translation of the name is "the one freed by the gods."

What does the name Lysithea mean?

Lysithea (Λυσιθέα) is a female first name that originates from Greek mythology. It means "the one freed by the gods." The etymological roots consist of the ancient Greek terms lysis (λύσις), which means "relief," "liberation," or "loosening," and thea (θεά), which means "goddess." In mythology, Lysithea is also the lover of Zeus and the name of a moon of Jupiter.

Where does the name Lysithea come from?

The name Lysithea has an ancient Greek origin and means "the one freed by the gods." The components of the word come from ancient Greek: lysis (λύσις) stands for relief, liberation, and loosening, while thea (θεά) stands for goddess. Languages: Greek.

How do you pronounce Lysithea?

Lysithea is pronounced approximately as: Lysi-thea, where 'Lysi' sounds like 'Lysol' and 'thea' sounds like 'Theater.'

Popularity

In Germany, the name Lysithea is rarely used. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st on the list of the most popular female first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th. The global popularity and frequency of Lysithea varies.

Nicknames & pet names

Lia

Famous people

  • Lysithea von Ordelia (Lysithea is one of the playable units from 'Fire Emblem Three Houses.')

Frequently asked questions about the name Lysithea

Where does the name Lysithea come from?

The name Lysithea has its roots in Greek mythology and means 'the one freed by the gods.'

What does the name Lysithea mean?

The meaning derives from the ancient Greek words lysis, which means 'relief' or 'liberation,' and thea, which means 'goddess.'

How popular is the name Lysithea?

Lysithea is a rare name, especially appreciated in countries with Greek influences and among mythology lovers.

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