"star maiden, goddess of justice"
Astraia
The star goddess of justice from Greek mythology
Meaning & Origin
"starry one"
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The Story of Astraia
Astraia comes from the ancient Greek meaning starry one or star maiden, derived from aster meaning star. In Greek mythology, Astraea was the goddess of justice and innocence, the last immortal to live among humans during the Golden Age. When humanity became too corrupt, she ascended to the heavens and became the constellation Virgo.
Astraia is part of a growing wave of mythological names that parents are discovering as alternatives to more common celestial names like Stella or Luna. The mythology connection adds depth and storytelling potential.
In Greek mythology, Astraea was the personification of justice and purity, depicted holding the scales of justice. She is sometimes identified with the constellation Virgo and associated with the Zodiac sign Libra.
Fun Facts
- Astraea was the last Olympian deity to leave Earth, unable to bear leaving humanity
- An asteroid, 5 Astraea, is named after the Greek goddess
- The name appears in works by Spenser, Dryden, and Aphra Behn
Astraia in Other Languages
Popularity Over Time
Famous People Named Astraia
Aphra Behn
Writer
1640
Used Astraea as her pen name; first professional female writer in English literature
Astraea (Astraia) Fictional
Other
Greek goddess of justice and innocence who became the constellation Virgo
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #17,934
- Total SSA Count
- 7
- Cultural Origins
- Greek English American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Astraia
Astraia is a girl name with Greek, English, and American origins . The name means "star maiden, goddess of justice" in Greek .
Astraia is currently ranked #17,934 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Astraia has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Astraia include Astra and Aria. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Astraia include Astrid, Astraea, Astra . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.