Minerva

noun

Mi·​ner·​va mə-ˈnər-və 

: the Roman goddess of wisdom compare athena

Examples of Minerva in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 35-year-old woman was the owner of Chic Haven Boutique in Minerva. — Michael Guise, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

The cast includes John Lithgow as Professor Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Professor Minerva McGonagall and Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

But Elliot’s best argument is ultimately himself—chiefly, his own vigorous libido, which his workaholic medical-student girlfriend, Minerva (a deader-than-deadpan Charli XCX), has long since lost interest in satiating. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

Rather than opting for a completely clear base, celebrity nail artist Natalie Minerva chose a sheer, dusky taupe. — Jasmine Washington, InStyle, 15 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above