Litha

Litha Origin and Meaning

The name Litha is a girl's name.

Litha is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. In pagan traditions, particularly Wiccan, Litha refers to the summer solstice celebration, connecting the name to midsummer festivals and nature. Alternatively, it may derive from Anglo-Saxon or Old English roots. The name possesses a delicate, ethereal quality with its soft consonants and ending in 'a,' following patterns common in feminine names. Litha remains quite rare as a given name, offering a distinctive option for parents drawn to nature-inspired choices or ancient cultural references. Its brevity and melodic sound make it accessible despite its uniqueness, and it carries subtle associations with light, summer, and growth.

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The name Litha in Pop Culture

  • Neopagan name of the summer solstice or the midsummer festival that celebrates it
    which is borrowed from Líða, the Old English name of the months roughly corresponding to June and July