Acantha
Thorn or prickle
Greek, Western
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Acantha
“Thorn or prickle”
Ah-kan-thah
Greek, Western origin
7 letters
3 syllables
About this name
Acantha is a beautiful Greek name derived from the word for thorn. In Greek mythology, Acantha was a nymph beloved by Apollo, reflecting both beauty and a protective, sharp edge.
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