Althea
/altheeuh/ Filipino Female
Meaning & Origin
Althea is a Filipino name meaning "Medicinal herb". It originates from United Arab Emirates, BE, Bahrain, BN, Canada. The name Althea is of Greek origin, derived from "altheos" (ἀλθος), meaning "with healing power" or "to heal."
Quick Facts
Language Filipino
Gender Female
Phonetic altheeuh
IPA ælθiə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as altheeuh. Keep the original Filipino phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Althea
- · Althea Gibson - Tennis Player
- · Althea Rae Duhinio Janairo - Actress (better known as Tia Carrere)
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