Teona is the Georgian form of Theano, a name derived from the Greek word thea meaning "goddess." Theano was the name of a 6th-century BC Greek philosopher associated with Pythagoras, and it also appears in Greek mythology. In Georgian, the name is often used for girls and is occasionally shortened to the diminutive Tea or Teo.While primarily known as a feminine name in Georgia, Teona also appears in other contexts. For instance, Teona is an Irish-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse (foaled 13 March 2018), who won the August Stakes and the Prix Vermeille as a three-year-old. However, this usage does not influence the name's origins or typical human given-name application.The name's root traces through Greek mythology and philosophy, linking back to Pythios, an epithet of Apollo meaning "to rot" from the older name for Delphi, Pytho. This connection imbues the name with echoes of ancient culture and intellectual tradition.Meaning: GoddessOrigin: Greek (via Georgian adaptation)Type: Given name (feminine)Usage: Georgian