EtymologyRhea is a feminine given name of Greek and Roman origin. Its exact meaning is uncertain, but it may be derived from the Greek verb ῥέω (rheo) meaning "to flow" or from ἔρα (era) meaning "ground." In Greek mythology, Rhea was a Titaness, the daughter of Uranus and Gaia. She was the wife of Cronus and the mother of the Olympian gods Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Demeter, and Hestia. The name was also present in Roman mythology, where Rhea Silvia was the mother of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome.Variant forms of the name include Rheia and Rheie, used in Greek mythology. The name is generally pronounced REE-ə.Notable BearersRhea has been borne by numerous notable individuals across various fields:Rhea Anastas (born 1969), American art historianRhea Bailey (born 1983), English actressRhea Belgrave (born 1991), Trinidadian footballerRhea Boyd, American paediatricianRhea Carmi (born 1942), Israeli artistRhea Chakraborty (born 1992), Indian actressRhea Chiles (1930-2015), First Lady of the State of FloridaRhea Clyman (1904-1981), Canadian journalistRhea Dimaculangan (born 1991), Filipino volleyball playerRhea Durham (born 1978), American modelRhea Fairbairn (1890-1953), Canadian tennis playerRhea Galanaki (born 1947), Greek authorRhea Lydia Graham (born 1952), American researcherRhea Haines (1894-1964), American actressRhea Harder (born 1976), German actressRhea Kapoor (born 1987), Indian film producerCultural SignificanceThe mythological Rhea was considered the mother of the gods, a figure associated with fertility, mountains, and the cycle of life. Her Roman counterpart, Rhea Silvia, connected the name to the foundation myth of Rome. Today, the name retains a classic, mythological aura and remains in moderate use internationally.Meaning: Possibly "to flow" or "ground"Origin: Greek, LatinType: Feminine given nameUsage: Greek, Roman, and modern international