Galatea - Unique Girl Names

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Galatea

/ˌɡæləˈtiːə/

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Uncommon

Meaning

She who is milk-white or fair-skinned

Symbolizes idealized beauty, transformation, and the power of love to bring life to art. Represents the journey from object to sentient being through devotion.

Symbolism

Embodies artistic inspiration, divine creation, and the awakening of consciousness. Also associated with purity, grace, and the union between creator and creation.

Etymology: Derived from the Ancient Greek 'galakt-' meaning 'milk' or 'milky white', related to 'gala' (γάλα), hence referring to a pale, luminous complexion. First used in classical mythology for both a Nereid and Ovid's animated statue.

Style & Origin

elegant

sophisticated

ancient

Cultural Background

Rooted in Greek mythology, Galatea appears in ancient tales as a sea nymph or the living statue scul

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