Athena
/əˈθiː.nə/noun
The Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, crafts, and strategic skill.
Did you know?Athena’s name is so ancient that linguists still debate its pre-Greek origin, but her cult became one of the most powerful in the ancient world, especially in Athens.
Etymological Timeline
Pre-Greek / Bronze Age
Pre-Greek
Athḗnā?
“An ancient goddess-name of uncertain, likely pre-Hellenic origin.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Athḗnē / Athēnâ
“The goddess Athena; also connected with the city of Athens.”
Classical Antiquity
Greek
Athênai
“Athens, originally a plural place-name associated with the goddess.”
Latin
Latin
Athēna
“Athena, the Greek goddess.”
Modern English
English
Athena
“The Olympian goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts.”