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Athena is a female given name of Greek origin and significance. It is derived from the Greek goddess Athena, who was the daughter of Zeus and the virgin goddess Metis. According to Greek mythology, Athena sprang fully grown and armored from her father's forehead after he swallowed Metis who was pregnant with her at the time. The name Athena means "mind" or "intelligence," which reflects the attributes of wisdom, courage, and strategic warfare that were associated with the goddess in Greek mythology. She was revered as the patron goddess of various cities across ancient Greece, most notably Athens, where she was believed to have been born. Throughout history, the name Athena has been used by several notable figures, including members of royal families such as Queen Athena of Georgia (18th century) and Princess Athena of Denmark (20th century). Today, it continues to be a popular choice for girls' names around the world.