Athena Meaning in English

word

US

əˈθinə

uh-THEE-nuh

UK

əˈθiːnə

uh-THEE-nuh

Definition

Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts, often associated with intelligence and strategy in Greek mythology.

Usage & Nuances

Proper noun; always capitalized. 'Athena' appears in discussions about mythology, literature, and sometimes as a given name. Not to be confused with 'Athens' (the city). Related: 'the goddess Athena', 'Athena's wisdom'.

• Spanish: Atenea
• Portuguese (BR): Atena
• Portuguese (PT): Atena
• Chinese (Simplified): 雅典娜
• Chinese (Traditional): 雅典娜
• Hindi: एथेना
• Arabic: أثينا
• Bengali: অ্যাথেনা
• Russian: Афина
• Japanese: アテナ
• Vietnamese: Athena
• Korean: 아테나
• Turkish: Athena
• Urdu: ایتھینا
• Indonesian: Athena

Example Sentences

Athena is a famous Greek goddess.

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Many stories talk about Athena's wisdom.

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In art, Athena is often shown with a shield.

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People say Athena inspired many heroes in Greek myths.

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Have you read about how Athena helped Odysseus on his journey?

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Some modern books use Athena as a character to represent wisdom.

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