Medea \m(e)-dea\ as a girl's name is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Medea is "ruling". Greek mythology: Medea was a witch who left a trail of dead bodies behind her, giving this name gruesome connotations.

Medea has 5 variant forms: Madora, Medeia, Media, Medora and Medorah.

Baby names that sound like Medea are Meda, Medie, Mada, Meyta, Meta and Meade.