Thalassa

Greek

"the sea"

Thalassa Origin and Meaning

The name Thalassa is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "the sea".

A pretty, rarely used Greek name, Thalassa is the ancient personification of the sea, particularly the Mediterranean, who is sometimes considered the mother of Aphrodite. In 1991, a newly discovered moon of Neptune was dubbed Thalassa.

This name would make a highly original, yet accessible and delicate choice.

Thalassa Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1875 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Thalassa

• 1875 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Thalassa

• Thalassa Cruso American TV host of Making Things Grow

The name Thalassa in Pop Culture

• Thalassa primeval spirit of the sea in Greek mythology
• Thalassa Gramarye character in the video game "Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney"
• Thalassa moon of Neptune
• Thalassa water planet in Arthur C. Clarke's "The Songs of Distant Earth"
• Thalassa Greek pop group
• Thalassa French documentary TV series