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Medea Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Medea

"An enchantress who helped Jason obtain the Golden Fleece."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1975 👥 202 in US
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Meaning
An enchantress who helped Jason obtain the Golden Fleece.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
202
Life Path
Number 1

📖 What Does Medea Mean?

Medea or Medéa is a female given name. From the Greek Μήδεια Mēdeia, possibly meaning someone who is pondering or cunning. In Greek mythology Medea was a sorceress from Colchis who helped Jason gain the Golden Fleece. They were married, but eventually Jason left her for another woman. For revenge Medea slew Jason's new lover and also had her own children by Jason killed. Georgian popular tradition attributes the origins of the term Medicine to Medea's name

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Medea or Medéa is a female given name. From the Greek Μήδεια Mēdeia, possibly meaning someone who is pondering or cunning. In Greek mythology Medea was a sorceress from Colchis who helped Jason gain the Golden Fleece. They were married, but eventually Jason left her for another woman. For revenge Medea slew Jason's new lover and also had her own children by Jason killed. Georgian popular tradition attributes the origins of the term Medicine to Medea's name…

Root Element
Medea
Core Meaning
"An enchantress who helped Jason obtain the Golden Fleece."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Medea

M 4
E 5
D 4
E 5
A 1
SUM 1
1
Life Path
Independence & Leadership
11
Soul Urge
Intuition & Insight
8
Personality
Power & Ambition

Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male0%
♀ Female100%

Based on 202 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 202
Peak year 1975 (14)
First recorded 1961
Last recorded 2008
Gender Predominantly Female
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Medea" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "An enchantress who helped Jason obtain the Golden Fleece.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~202 people named Medea in the US. Peaked in 1975 with 14 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Medea?

The Life Path number for Medea is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 8.

Is Medea a boy or girl name?

Medea is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Medea in the US?

Approximately 202 people in the United States are named Medea. The name peaked in 1975 with 14 recorded uses.

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