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Aglaea

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Pronounced uh-GLY-uh /əˈɡlaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek aglaia, 'splendor; brilliance; beauty; glory'; the youngest of the three Graces (Charites), goddesses of beauty and charm; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Splendor; brilliance; beauty: Aglaea is a Greek Grace. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'uh-GLY-uh'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek aglaia, 'splendor; brilliance; beauty; glory'; the youngest of the three Graces (Charites), goddesses of beauty and charm; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Aglaea comes from the Greek aglaia, 'splendor; brilliance; beauty; glory'; the youngest of the three Graces (Charites), goddesses of beauty and charm (we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'uh-GLY-uh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (one of the three Graces). Rare, splendor at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Aglaea is 'splendor; brilliance; beauty' in Greek — the youngest of the three Graces, goddesses of charm — a lyrical, radiant name (we note the goddess; said 'uh-GLY-uh').
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References — Aglaea — Greek mythology; Grace

Variations

AglaiaAglaie

Nicknames

Aggie

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If you like Aglaea…

Thalia— a fellow Grace
Charis— a companion Grace-name
Calliope— a kin Greek goddess-name
Iris— a sound-adjacent Greek goddess-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aglaea mean?

Aglaea is Greek for 'splendor; brilliance; beauty'; the youngest of the three Graces. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Aglaea?

It's said uh-GLY-uh /əˈɡlaɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aglaea a boy or girl name?

Aglaea is a girl's name.

How popular is Aglaea?

Aglaea is a very rare name in the U.S.

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