The baby name Mintha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɪnθə/ (MIN-thuh).
Mintha is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Mintha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɪnθə/ (MIN-thuh).
Mintha is Greek in Origin.
Mintha carries two distinct etymologies. In Greek, it is a variant spelling of Minthe (Μίνθη), the nymph loved by Hades and transformed into the mint plant; the name literally means “mint,” related to Latin mentha and English mint. In the 19th century the mythic-botanical vogue briefly put Minthe/Mintha into rare English use, often shortened to Minta or Minty and sometimes linked to Araminta. Other modern spellings include Minthe and Myntha.
In Burmese, however, Mintha is a native compound: min “king” + tha “son,” yielding the meaning “prince.” It serves both as a given name and a title for the male lead in traditional dance-drama, contrasting with minthamee (“princess”). Burmese transliterations vary (Min-tha, Min Thar). Overall, Mintha can be interpreted as either “mint” (Greek) or “prince” (Burmese), with usage and gender depending on cultural context.
Mintha is extremely rare. There are only 7 recorded uses on record, spread over 6 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
Mintha is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
Did we miss something about this name? Let us know!