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Astraea

A name of Latinized origin meaning "star".

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Astraea is a girl name with Latinized roots meaning "star".

GenderGirl
OriginLatinized
Meaningstar

Meaning and history

Latinized form of the Greek Ἀστραία (Astraia), derived from Greek ἀστήρ ( aster ) meaning "star". Astraea was a Greek goddess of justice and innocence. After wickedness took root in the world she left the earth and became the constellation Virgo.

Notes and context

Usage: greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Ἀστραία