Adrestia

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Adrestia is derived from the Greek word "adrestos" which means "unyielding" or "not inclined to yield". In Greek Mythology, Adrestia was known as the goddess of revolt and retribution, who punished those guilty of moral crimes with her unyielding wrath.
Popularity
Adrestia is not a very popular name worldwide, but it has gained some popularity in recent years. It is considered a rare and unique name.

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Adrestia Name meanings & History

Adrestia is derived from the Greek word "adrestos" which means "unyielding" or "not inclined to yield". In Greek Mythology, Adrestia was known as the goddess of revolt and retribution, who punished those guilty of moral crimes with her unyielding wrath. Variant form of Adrastia, which is one of the various latinized forms of Adrasteia. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a war figure and goddess of revenge and balance, who often battled in war. She was a daughter of Ares and Aphrodite. This was also the name of a nymph who fed an infant Zeus goat's milk. The name Adrestia is used as a feminine name in Greece and other Greek-speaking countries. It is also used in other parts of the world as a name for girls.

Zodiac Sign of Adrestia: Action Aries

Synonyms of Adrestia:

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

D: Dutiful,Demanding,Doting,Domestic,Determined,Daddy

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

E: Enliven,Enlighten,Environment,Expressive,Entertain,Exaggerate

S: Status,Sex,Sensuality,Social Standing,Success,Solidity,Security

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

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

Adrestia is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Adrestia is not a name that is associated with any famous people or celebrities.

Related Names to Adrestia

Adrasteia, Adrastia, Adrastos, Adrastus, Adrea, Adria, Adriana