3 syll. at-he-na, ath-ena ] The baby girl name Athena is pronounced as aa-DHIY-Naa- †. Athena is primarily used in English, German, and Greek. It is of Old Greek origin. In Greek mythology, Athena was the favorite daughter of Zeus, and the goddess of war and wisdom. She was also known as the goddess of heroic endeavor, and her Roman equivalent was Minerva. The meaning of name is unknown; it could probably be traced back to Mycenaean roots. e French and Greek Athee Athenea,Another form of the…
