Athena is the name of a prominent goddess in Greek mythology who was known for her intelligence, wisdom, and courage. She was believed to be the goddess of civilization, law, and justice, and was often depicted carrying a shield and wearing a helmet. Athena was also known for her association with the arts and sciences, and was regarded as a patron of artisans and thinkers.
Goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice. Meaning unknown. Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare and the patron goddess of the city of Athens in Greece. It is likely that her name is derived from that of the city, not vice versa. The earliest mention of her seems to be a 15th-century BC Mycenaean Greek inscription from Knossos on Crete.The daughter of Zeus, she was said to have sprung from his head fully grown after he impregnated and swallowed her mother Metis. Athena is associated with the olive tree and the owl. Athena is used as a first name for baby girls.
Athena is the Latin form of the Greek name Athene, who was the goddess of wisdom and war in Greek mythology. Athena and Athene are popular girls’ names in Greece.