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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Cunning; one who plans or schemes
- Origin
- Ancient Greek
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- meh-DEE-uh
Medea is an Ancient Greek name meaning "cunning; one who plans or schemes." It's a rarely used name in the U.S., one that stands out for a parent who wants something distinctive with deep classical roots.
Meaning & Origin of Medea
Meaning: Cunning; one who plans or schemes.
Origin: Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Medea
meh-DEE-uhIPA /mɪˈdiːə/
Popularity of Medea
Medea peaked at #4210 in 1967 with 11 babies given the name, and by 2008, the latest year in the 1961-2008 data, it had slipped to #14862 with just 7 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Medea mean?
Cunning; one who plans or schemes. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Medea?
Medea is pronounced meh-DEE-uh (IPA: /mɪˈdiːə/).
Is Medea a popular name right now?
Medea peaked at #4210 in 1967 and is ranked #14862 as of 2008. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1961–2008.)
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