feminine Astraea

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Origin:
greek
Name Root:
astḗr > Astraea / Astraía
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This name derives from the Ancient Greek “astḗr (ᾰ̓στήρ) Astraea / Astraía (Ἀστραῖα),” meaning “star, aster.” 1) Asteria was the daughter of the Titans Coeus and Phoebe and sister of Leto. According to Hesiod, by Perseus, she had a daughter Hecate. The Titan goddess of nocturnal oracles and falling stars, Asteria flung herself into the Aegean Sea in the form of a quail in order to escape the advances of Zeus. 2) In Greek mythology, Astraea / Astrea was the daughter of Zeus and Themis or Eos and Astraeus. She and her mother were both personifications of justice, though Astraea was also associated with innocence and purity.

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United States Ranking #16982


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #9096

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Numerological Values: #2

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Chakra Number: #2
Sacral Chakra "Swadhisthana"

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