Eileithyia

Eileithyia (Εἰλείθυια) is a historical Greek girl's name, whose exact origin remains uncertain. It is believed that the name means 'the reintegrator' or possibly 'the bringer.'

What does the name Eileithyia mean?

Eileithyia (Εἰλείθυια) is a traditional Greek first name for girls, whose origins are not definitively established. It is believed to mean 'the reintegrator' or possibly 'the bringer.' The name comes from Ancient Greek and could either be derived from eilethyia (εἰλήθυια) for 'reintegrator' or 'willing one' or from eleúthō (ἐλεύθω) for 'bringer.' Eileithyia was the goddess of childbirth and midwifery in Greek mythology. An alternative form of the name is Ilithyia.

Where does the name Eileithyia come from?

The etymology of Eileithyia shows that it is a feminine first name of Greek origin meaning 'the reintegrator.' The Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Eileithyia?

Eileithyia is pronounced approximately as 'Eileitihia.'

Popularity

In Germany, Eileithyia is a rather rare first name. It has not been listed in German name statistics so far. Its best ranking in the USA was in 2022 at 9,670th place. In the last ten years, Eileithyia has been used as a first name about 40 times there, placing it at 5,307th in the ten-year statistics. Between 1930 and 2024, the name ranks 8,216th in the USA.