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GirlPronounced English /mə.ˈdiː.ə/; Georgian /mɛ.dɛ.ɑ/English language family

Medea

A name meaning "plans, counsel, cunning".

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Medea is a girl name meaning "plans, counsel, cunning".

Pronunciation: English /mə.ˈdiː.ə/; Georgian /mɛ.dɛ.ɑ/.

GenderGirl
Meaningplans, counsel, cunning
PronunciationEnglish /mə.ˈdiː.ə/; Georgian /mɛ.dɛ.ɑ/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

From Greek Μήδεια (Medeia), derived from μήδεα ( medea ) meaning "plans, counsel, cunning". In Greek mythology Medea was a sorceress from Colchis (modern Georgia) who helped Jason gain the Golden Fleece. They were married, but eventually Jason left her for another woman. For revenge Medea slew Jason's new lover and also had her own children by Jason killed.

Notes and context

Usage: greek mythology, georgian | Ancient Greek: Μήδεια; Georgian: მედეა