Astraea

History & Origin

In Greek myth, Astraea was the Star Maiden, a goddess of justice and innocence who is said to have left the earth at the close of the Golden Age and become associated with the constellation Virgo. The name itself carries the simple sense of 'star', which fits her celestial role. As a given name it draws directly on that mythological figure rather than on any later usage.

It has a flowing, three-syllable shape and shares its star-bright root with shorter forms like Astra and Aster. The mythic connection to a sky-dwelling figure gives it an airy, luminous feel.