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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Milk-white
- Origin
- Ancient Greek
- Pronunciation
- gal-uh-TEE-uh
Galatea (gal-uh-TEE-uh) is an Ancient Greek name meaning "milk-white." It has four syllables and a soft, flowing sound, with the stress landing on the third syllable: gal-uh-TEE-uh. If you're drawn to names with classical Greek roots, this is one to say out loud a few times and see how it feels.
Meaning & Origin of Galatea
Meaning: Milk-white.
Origin: Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Galatea
gal-uh-TEE-uhIPA /ˌɡæləˈtiːə/
Popularity of Galatea
Galatea does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Galatea mean?
Milk-white. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Galatea?
Galatea is pronounced gal-uh-TEE-uh (IPA: /ˌɡæləˈtiːə/).
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