Athena

In Greek tradition, Athena is the name of the goddess commonly associated with wisdom, strategy, and civic life.

Athena is a Greek name whose meaning and cultural weight are closely tied to Greek mythology. In Greek tradition, Athena is the name of a goddess commonly associated with wisdom, strategy, and civic life, which is why the name often carries an intellectual and strong association in modern usage as well. From an etymology standpoint, it comes from Greek Ἀθηνᾶ (Athēnâ) and is also historically connected with Athens; scholars debate the earliest pre-classical origin, so it’s best to treat the mythological and historical linkage as the reliable core context. Pronunciation in English is usually uh-THEE-nuh with three syllables and stress on the middle; a practical tip is not to compress it into two syllables. In some families “Thea” is used as an everyday short form, though many prefer the full name because of its clear mythological reference.

Etymology: From Greek Ἀθηνᾶ (Athēnâ); the name is tied to Greek mythology and to the city of Athens, with details of the earliest origin debated.