The name Medea: meaning and origin
- Medea name meaning
- Medea origin
- Georgian names
Medea is the name of the daughter of King Aeetes of Colchis in Greek myth. The name is linked to a Greek word meaning to think or devise.
Where does the name Medea come from and what does it mean?
The name comes from Greek mythology and is linked to a Greek verb meaning to think, to devise a plan. That is why Medea is often explained as clever or wise. For Georgia it is a special name: in the myth Medea was a princess of Colchis.
Famous people named Medea
The best-known bearer is the mythical Medea, daughter of King Aeetes of Colchis, who helped Jason win the Golden Fleece. The name was also carried by Georgian theatre legend Medea Japaridze.
Pet names for Medea
The most common affectionate forms are:
- Medo
- Mediko
What character is linked to the name Medea?
People say Medeas are clever, passionate and very independent. They always know what they want.
The numerology number of Medea
In the Georgian alphabet every letter has a number value: ა is 1, ბ is 2, გ is 3 and so on. The letters of Medea in Georgian (მედეა) add up to 55, which reduces to 1. In numerology, 1 is the number of leadership, independence and new beginnings. It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits.