the origin of Athena's name
Meaning & History. Meaning unknown, perhaps derived from Greek Î±Î¸Î·Ï (ather) sharp and Î±Î¹Î½Î· (aine) praise. Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare, the daughter of Zeus and the patron goddess of the city of Athens in Greece.She is associated with the olive tree and the owl.Related Names.eaning & History. Meaning unknown, perhaps derived from Greek Î±Î¸Î·Ï (ather) sharp and Î±Î¹Î½Î· (aine) praise. Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare, the daughter of Zeus and the patron goddess of the city of Athens in Greece.