Ianthe
Meaning of Ianthe
Ianthe is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. It has Greek origins and is pronounced as ee-AN-thee (/iˈænθi/). The name Ianthe is associated with the Greek mythological figure Ianthe, who was a nymph and a daughter of the god Oceanus. In Greek, the name Ianthe means "violet flower" or "purple flower," which gives it a lovely floral connection. Despite its rarity, Ianthe has been used as a given name in the United States since at least the early 20th century. While it may not be very common, it has seen some popularity in recent years, with occasional appearances on the baby name charts. The variations of this name include Iantha.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as ee-AN-thee (/iˈænθi/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Ianthe
| Ianthe Blyden, a prominent Virgin Islander, made significant contributions to the field of nursing during her fifty-three-year career at Knud Hansen Memorial Hospital, where she served as head nurse for thirty-seven years. |
| Ianthe Elizabeth Brautigan, also known as Ianthe Brautigan-Swensen, is an American writer, educator, and the daughter of author Richard Brautigan. |
| Ianthe Jeanne Dugan is an American journalist known for her investigative reporting at The Wall Street Journal, earning the Gerald Loeb Award twice for her articles. |
| Ianthe Astley-Boden is an Australian former rugby union player who represented Australia at the 2002 Rugby World Cup and was named on the bench for the Wallaroos squad. |
