Portrait of Aglaia Coronio by Dante Gabriel Rossetti Origin: Greek Gender: Female Meaning: "Splendour, beauty" Pronunciation: ah-GLAH-ee-uh, eh-GLY-uh, eh-GLY-ee-uh "Les Trois Grâces" by Carle Van Loo Other forms: Aglaea, Aglaya, Aglaé, Aglaja Ever since I was little I've had an obsession with Greek mythology, which then eventually translated into a love for Greek names, and also Latin and Roman names. They have such a rich history and oftentimes a great meaning and wonderful sound, which to me produces undeniably beautiful names. And this name is no different. Aglaia, which means "splendour" or beauty", is also the name of the youngest of the Charites, or Graces, from mythology, all minor Goddesses that represented beauty, charm, nature, etc. They were said to be the daughters of Zeus and Eurynome, though othertimes they are the daughters of Aphrodite and Dionysus, or Helios and Aegle, a naiad. Aglaia is also the name of a