Astraea as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Astraea

What is the meaning of the name Astraea ?

The baby name Astraea is a Female name , 34 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈstreɪə/ (uh‑STRAY‑uh) or /əˈstriːə/ (uh‑STREE‑uh); classical Greek Astraia: /asˈtra.i.a/.

Astraea is Greek in Origin.

Astraea derives from the Greek Astraia (Ἀστραία), built on aster/astron “star,” and is commonly glossed as “star-maiden” or “starry.” In classical myth she personifies Justice, the last immortal to depart the earth at the end of the Golden Age, later set among the stars as the constellation Virgo. Her parentage varies by source, often named a daughter of Zeus and Themis, and she endures as a symbol of impartial judgment.

The name entered European letters through the Latinized Astraea/Astræa and enjoyed a Renaissance and Neoclassical revival as an allegory for the return of just rule - Spenser invoked Astraea for Elizabeth I, and Dryden titled his Restoration ode “Astraea Redux.” As a given name it remains uncommon but saw sporadic use from the 19th century onward, appealing to lovers of mythic and celestial names. Variants include Astraia (Greek), Astrea and Astræa; related forms are Astra and distinct Asteria.