Thalassa
Thalassa is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “sea, ocean.” In Greek mythology, Thalassa was the primordial goddess or spirit of the sea, the surface of the ocean personified.
how do you pronounce Thalassa?
thuh-LAS-uh
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what does Thalassa mean?
The name Thalassa means “sea, ocean.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
In Greek mythology, Thalassa was the primordial goddess or spirit of the sea, the surface of the ocean personified. The name is rare as a given name and carries a distinctly mythological and fantastical quality.
where does the name Thalassa come from?
Wikipedia identifies Thalassa as the divine personification of the sea in Greek mythology, and notes her name may be of Pre-Greek origin, possibly connected to the name of the Mesopotamian sea goddess Tiamat.
the history of Thalassa
Nothing beyond her mythological role is documented in the source retrieved; its modern use as a rare given name isn't addressed there.
what names go well with Thalassa?
Sibling names that share Thalassa's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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