The name Althea is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "healer" (it is derived from the Greek word "althos" meaning "healing").
Famous bearers
In Greek mythology, she was the mother of Meleager.
Bearers include Althea Gibson (1927 - 2003), an American tennis player;
Althea Flynt (1953 - 1987), the fourth wife of Larry Flynt.
