Xanthe

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Xanthe (meaning "beautiful maiden" in ancient Greek) was a name attributed to two figures in Greek mythology. Moreover, it was a name attributed to the feminine form in Greek mythology. The name was borne by various minor mythological figures and was occasionally chosen by parents in search of an unusual given name for a daughter.

Xanthe means (yellow hair) in ancient greek and the prefix 'xan' is found at the beginning of a lot of scientific terms and words associated with yellow.

1. Xanthe was an Oceanid; one of the daughters of Oceanus.
2. Xanthe was an Amazon.