Anthousa as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Anthousa

What is the meaning of the name Anthousa ?

The baby name Anthousa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced an-THOO-sah (IPA: /ænˈθuːsə/).

Anthousa is Greek in Origin.

Anthousa is a Greek feminine name from Ancient Greek anthos “flower, blossom,” specifically the feminine participle anthousa “blooming, in flower.” The name evokes freshness, vitality, and beauty, akin to “blossoming.” Spelled Ανθούσα in Greek and often transliterated Anthoúsa, it is pronounced an-THOO-sah.

Usage is well attested in Late Antique and Byzantine contexts, borne by several revered women in Eastern Christian tradition, including the mother of John Chrysostom and monastic saints commemorated in Orthodox calendars. While relatively rare internationally, Anthousa persists in Greece and Cyprus and enjoys periodic revival alongside other nature-derived classics. Diminutives and related forms include Anthi (“flowers”) and Anthoula (“little flower”), while cognate or thematic variants are Antheia/Anthea and Anthemia; the masculine counterpart is Anthimos. The name also appears in Greek toponyms, reinforcing its native cultural footprint and floral imagery.

⚙ Anthousa is a rare name. Our records hold just 9 recorded uses, spread over 2 countries.