Minerva

[mi-nur-vuh]

noun

1. the ancient Roman goddess of wisdom and the arts, identified with the Greek goddess Athena.

2. a woman of great wisdom.

3. a female given name.

Minerva

/ mɪˈnɜːvə /

noun

1. Greek counterpart: Athena. the Roman goddess of wisdom

Minerva

1. The Roman name of Athena, the Greek and Roman goddess of wisdom.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Minerva¹

First recorded before 1000 Minerva for def. 1; 1780–85 Minerva for def. 2; from Latin Minerva, earlier Menerva, from unattested Meneswā, perhaps meaning “intelligent, wise (woman),” or “woman who measures (the phases of the moon)”

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Sholay ran for over five years - three in regular shows and two as matinees at Mumbai's Minerva.

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Minerva SA said tariff turmoil drove increased Chinese demand and higher export prices for South American beef in the first quarter, helping lift profits for the Brazilian supplier.

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The figure of the woman on the state seal in one corner is Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom.

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In the Harry Potter films, she played the acerbic Professor Minerva McGonagall, famous for her pointed witch's hat and stern manner with the young wizards at Hogwarts.

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Psychology doctoral student Minerva Rodriguez is the lead author of the study.

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