The baby name Orithyia is a girl name, 4 syllables long and is pronounced "o-RI-thee-uh".
Orithyia is Greek, Literature and Mythology in Origin.
Orithyia is a Greek name that means "mountain dweller" or "she who rages like a mountain wind". In Greek mythology, Orithyia was a daughter of Erechtheus, the king of Athens, and became the wife of Boreas, the god of the north wind. According to legend, Boreas abducted Orithyia while she was playing near the Ilissus River and took her to his home in Thrace, where they had two sons, Calais and Zetes. Orithyia is also known for her tragic death, as she was killed by her own sons during a hunting expedition.
Orithyia is a feminine name and is pronounced oh-RITH-ee-uh. The name is composed of two Greek words: "oros" meaning "mountain" and "thyella" meaning "storm" or "tempest". The name has been used in literature and art, including a painting by John William Waterhouse titled "Boreas" which depicts Orithyia being carried away by the north wind.
The origin of the name Orithyia can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was a popular name among women. The name has since spread to other parts of the world, including the United States and Europe. While not a common name, it has been used by parents who are drawn to its mythological roots and strong meaning.
Orithyia has the following similar or variant Names
- Orithea |
- Orithya |
- Orithiya |
- Orithyiah |
- Orithyea |
- Orithyie |
- Orithye
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