Aphrodite - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Aphrodite \a-phrodi-te, aph-ro-dite\ is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "foam". Name of the Greek goddess of love, known to the Romans as Venus. She was said to have been born on the sea foam.

For more information, see also the related name Cytherea.

Aphrodite is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Aphrodite. Click here to compare Aphrodite with related baby names.