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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Goddess of love and beauty
- Origin
- Ancient Greek
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- af-ruh-DY-tee
Aphrodite is an Ancient Greek name meaning "goddess of love and beauty." It's pronounced af-ruh-DY-tee, with the stress on the third syllable. It's a bold, mythology-rooted pick for parents who want a name with a clear and striking meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Aphrodite
Meaning: Goddess of love and beauty.
Origin: Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Aphrodite
af-ruh-DY-teeIPA /ˌæfrəˈdaɪti/
Popularity of Aphrodite
Aphrodite is rare in the U.S. today, ranking #5298 in 2024 with just 24 babies given the name. Its highest ranking in the data, which runs from 1915 to 2024, was #2175 in 1923, when 17 babies were named Aphrodite.
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FAQ
What does the name Aphrodite mean?
Goddess of love and beauty. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Aphrodite?
Aphrodite is pronounced af-ruh-DY-tee (IPA: /ˌæfrəˈdaɪti/).
Is Aphrodite a popular name right now?
Aphrodite peaked at #2175 in 1923 and is ranked #5298 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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