Acantha

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Acantha means "thorn" or "spike" in Greek. In Greek mythology, Acantha was a nymph beloved by Apollo who turned her into a plant to protect her from the god's sister, Artemis.
Scripts(How to write)
Άκανθα
Ἄκανθα(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
uh-KAN-thuh or uh-KAN-tuh
ə-KAN-thə(English)
Popularity
Acantha is not a very popular baby name, making it a perfect choice for parents who want a rare and unique name for their child.

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Cartoon of Acantha

Acantha Name meanings & History

Acantha means "thorn" or "spike" in Greek. In Greek mythology, Acantha was a nymph beloved by Apollo who turned her into a plant to protect her from the god's sister, Artemis. Latinized form of Greek Ἄκανθα (Akantha), which meant "thorn, prickle". In Greek legend she was a nymph loved by Apollo. Acantha is a perfect name for parents who want a distinct and sophisticated name for their daughter.

Zodiac Sign of Acantha: Action Aries

Synonyms of Acantha:

A: Action,Angry,Ambitious,Assertive,Argumentative,Aggressive

C: Cute,Candid,Chatty,Curious,Clever,Choice,Copycat

N: Nagging,Neurosis,Nervous,Nitpicking,Neat,Nutrition,Nice

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

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

Acantha is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name

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Acacia, Aria, Athena, Aurora, Calliope, Daphne, Iris, Lyra, Penelope

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