Elthea
e-lthea,
el-thea
US Popularity:5839
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Healing herb
Elthea is a girl’s name of Greek origin. This beautiful name is a variant of Althea, which itself derives from Althaia, meaning “healing herb.” The shrub in question is more commonly known as marshmallow, and is often used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. What sweeter name for your own little marshmallow?
Elthea Name Popularity Data
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1920
#9446
in 1920
- 745
from 1917
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