Meaning:
Its source is althaia, a Greek name meaning "Healing herb."
Languages:
This girl's name is used in English, Greek and Italian.
Alternative Spellings: Althaea
Popularity:
The name Althea ranked 790th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
Narrative:
The name is derived from a shrub that is also called a marshmallow.