Aristotelia

A-ris-toh-TEH-lee-uh

Feminine form of Aristotle or Aristoteles, Greek

"the best purpose"

Aristotelia Origin and Meaning

The name Aristotelia is a girl's name meaning "the best purpose".

Aristotelia is a bold feminine form of the Aristotle, made up of the Greek elements aristos and telos meaning "best" and "purpose" respectively. Associated with philosophy and ethics, this name is also given to a tree in South America, better known as Chilean wineberry or maqui, and to a genus of moth.

Borne by Greek journalist and politician Aristotelia Peloni, the name is a rare choice that may nevertheless appeal to those who like Alethea, Aurelia, and Ariella.