MINERVA Definition & Meaning

Minerva

[mi-nur-vuh]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the ancient Roman goddess of wisdom and the arts, identified with the Greek goddess Athena.
a woman of great wisdom.
a female given name.

Minerva

/ ��ɪˈ��ɜː��ə /

noun

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

Minerva

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

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51�Թ� 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 �ѱ�Ա��, perhaps meaning “intelligent, wise (woman),” or “woman who measures (the phases of the moon)”

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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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Minerva said there is no illegal deforestation in its supply chains.

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