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Name Origin

Thea is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'goddess' or 'divine'. It is a short form of the name Dorothea, which means 'gift of God'. Thea can also be associated with the Greek Titaness Theia, who was the goddess of sight and brightness.

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Famous People

Thea Musgrave (1928-)

Composer

  • Known for her experimental and innovative compositions
  • Her works have been performed by major orchestras worldwide

Thea Sharrock

Theatre director

  • Directed acclaimed productions of plays such as 'Equus' and 'The History Boys'
  • Won numerous awards, including Olivier Awards

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