What does the name Minerva mean?

The name Minerva means "Goddess of wisdom and war".

What is the origin of the name Minerva?

Minerva is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 74 babies were named Minerva in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Minerva is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Mythological

Births Last Year: 74 →

All-Time Total: 13,464

Peak Year: 1955

Minerva is of Etruscan origin, derived from the name Menrva. It is associated with wisdom, arts, and strategic warfare in Roman mythology.

Girl names closely related to Minerva

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Boy names closely related to Minerva

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Names with similar meaning to Minerva

Athena

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