Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 02, 2024

Soteria

US Popularity Rank: 28401

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Salvation, deliverance, preservation

With its magical sound and mythic significance, Soteria is a melodic moniker for your new arrival. Soteria comes from the Ancient Greek σωτηρία, given the meanings "salvation," "deliverance," and "preservation," because it was the name of a daughter of Zeus or Dionysus. Soteria was the Goddess of safety, making this name a subtle spell to protect baby from harm and an ideal choice if they take an interest in folklore, literature, and legend.

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