Astarte

Astarte (Ἀστάρτη) is a female first name that originates from Ancient Greek and refers to the Phoenician goddess of love, war, and fertility. This goddess was widely worshipped from the Bronze Age to antiquity in the eastern Mediterranean.

What does the name Astarte mean?

The name Astarte (Ἀστάρτη) means 'the goddess' or 'the mother goddess' and has its roots in the Phoenician term ʿAštart (𐤏𐤔𐤕𐤓𐤕), which also means 'the goddess.' Astarte is linked to the chief goddess of the Mesopotamian and Semitic peoples and is comparable to the Babylonian Ishtar, the Sumerian Inanna, and the Arabic Athtar. There are various spellings of the name, such as Astarté in French and Spanish, as well as Astartė in Lithuanian. Other variants include Ashtoret (עַשְׁתֹרֶת) and Ashtoreth (biblical).

Where does the name Astarte come from?

The name Astarte has Phoenician roots and means 'the goddess.' The

How do you pronounce Astarte?

The pronunciation of Astarte is three syllables and distinct. It is generally pronounced as 'As-tar-te' [asˈtaʁtə], starting with an open 'a' sound. The clear syllable structure gives the sound a rhythmic and almost ceremonial quality, while the open '-te' at the end provides a clear and concise finish. Astarte thus conveys a strong, dignified, and expressive presence – a name with a clear form and powerful aura.

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Famous people

• Astarte (Astarte is the assistant of Viktor Vau in the book 'The Dictionary of Viktor Vau')