At a Glance
- Origin
- Greek (toponymic, from Mount Etna)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ETH-nuh
Aethna is a Greek (toponymic, from Mount Etna) girl's name. It appears in our list of 200+ Beautiful Baby Girls Names That Start with A.
Meaning & Origin of Aethna
Origin: Greek (toponymic, from Mount Etna).
A common claim: Said to be Greek for 'volcano,' via Etna/Aetna. Actually: It's a place-name (Mount Etna) rather than the Greek word for 'volcano' itself, and the mountain's own etymology isn't securely established.
How to Pronounce Aethna
ETH-nuhIPA /ˈɛθ.nə/
Popularity of Aethna
Aethna doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Aethna
Similar Names
Afina · Aethelred · Agafia · Aerwyna · Agave · Aerin
