Altha as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Altha

What is the meaning of the name Altha ?

The baby name Altha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AL-tha (IPA: /ˈælθə/).

Altha is Greek in Origin.

Altha is an English form of the Greek name Althaia (Latinized as Althaea), rooted in the verb althainein, “to heal,” yielding meanings such as “healer,” “wholesome,” or “healing.” The name is linked to Greek myth - Althaia was the mother of Meleager - and to the botanical genus Althaea (the marsh mallow plant) long associated with medicinal uses. As a streamlined variant of Althea, Altha preserves the same classical core while offering a sparer, softly vintage profile.

In English-speaking use, Altha surfaces alongside Althea during the early modern revival of classical names and gained modest traction in the United States from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, particularly in rural regions, before fading from mainstream charts. Variant forms include Althea, Althaea, and Althaia; related diminutives and nicknames are Thea, Thia, Allie, and Althie. Some modern bearers choose Altha for its rare, antique elegance and restorative meaning.