Minthe

Greek mythology name

"mint"

Minthe Origin and Meaning

The name Minthe is a girl's name meaning "mint".

The mythological story of Minthe goes that she attempted to seduce Hades, god of the underworld. In an act of revenge, his wife Persephone transformed Minthe into the mint plant. In Ancient Greece, mint was commonly associated with funerals and the afterlife, both for its scent-masking properties and Minthe's connection to Hades.