Amphianassa

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Amphianassa is derived from Greek mythology and means "she who commands the nearby waves". Amphianassa was also the name of a Nereid, a sea nymph, daughter of Nereus and Doris. In some versions, she was the wife of King Alcinoos of the Phaeacians, who helped Odysseus.
Scripts(How to write)
Αμφιάνασσα(Ancient Greek)
Ἀμφιάνασσα

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Amphianassa Name meanings & History

The name Amphianassa is derived from Greek mythology and means "she who commands the nearby waves". Amphianassa was also the name of a Nereid, a sea nymph, daughter of Nereus and Doris. In some versions, she was the wife of King Alcinoos of the Phaeacians, who helped Odysseus. Apparently derived from Greek αμφι (amphi) meaning "around, on both sides" (compare Amphitrite) and ανασσα (anassa) meaning "queen, lady" (used as a term of address for goddesses). According to some Greek legends, Amphianassa was the mother of Anthea by Proetus, a king of Argos. Amphianassa is a unique and unusual name that can be used for baby girls. It is an excellent choice for parents who are looking for a Greek mythological name that is both beautiful and meaningful.

Zodiac Sign of Amphianassa: Action Aries

Synonyms of Amphianassa:

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

M: Memory,Maternal,Manipulative,Mother,Mommy,Memorabilia,Mushy

P: Particular,Pensive,Passive,Political,Partnership

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

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

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

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

Amphianassa is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Rough name

Related Names to Amphianassa

Amphitrite, Thetis, Nereus, Nereids, Doris