Of the mind; intellect
Derived from the Latin 'mens', meaning mind or intellect. In Roman mythology, Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, war, and the arts, often associated with the Greek goddess Athena.
Less common today
Minerva isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,644 in 1990.
Transfiguration professor and Head of Gryffindor House · Harry Potter series
Dominican political activist and one of the Mirabal sisters
Renowned American painter and muralist
The full name of the iconic character Minnie Mouse · Disney
American activist who helped establish Joshua Tree National Park
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
