Meaning of the name Amalthea

The name Amalthea is usually given to a Girl. And we are pleased to let you know that we found the meaning of your name, To Soothe, Soften. The origin of the name lies in Greek. Amalthea is pronounced as /æm.əl.ˈθiː.ə/(English)  

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Summary

Meaning
To Soothe, Soften
Origin
Greek
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
/æm.əl.ˈθiː.ə/(English)  

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Meaning, origin and history of the name Amalthea - Behind the Name
https://www.behindthename.com/name/amalthea
Pronunciation
/æm.əl.ˈθiː.ə/(English)  
Gender
Girl
Origin
Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Meaning
From the Greek Ἀμάλθεια (Amaltheia), derived from μαλθάσσω (malthasso) meaning "to soften, to soothe". In Greek myth she was a nymph (In some sources a goat) who nursed the infant Zeus.
Amalthea: Name Meaning, Popularity and Info on BabyNames.com
http://www.babynames.com/name/amalthea
Gender
Boy, Girl
Origin
Greek
Meaning
To Soothe, Soften
Amalthea Name Meaning, Origin And Religion | MomJunction
https://www.momjunction.com/baby-names/amalthea/
Gender
Girl
Origin
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Meaning
A soothing and soft natured person also symbolises the woman who nursed Zeus