Calliope
Meaning of Calliope
Calliope, a beautiful and melodious name for girls, has its roots in Greek mythology. Pronounced as kuh-LIE-oh-pee in English and kah-LYE-o-peh in Greek, Calliope means "beautiful voice." This name is famously associated with the eldest of the nine Muses in Greek mythology, who presides over eloquence and epic poetry. Often depicted holding a writing tablet, Calliope inspired poets such as Homer. The name has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over recent years, climbing from rank 1517 in 2012 to 492 in 2023. Variations like Kalliope also exist but are less commonly used. With its rich cultural heritage and lyrical quality, Calliope is a timeless choice that evokes creativity and artistic expression.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as kah-LYE-o-peh (/ka.ˈli.o.pi/)
English
- Pronunced as kuh-LIE-oh-pee (/kəˈlaɪoʊpi/)
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Notable People Named Calliope
| Calliope Spanou is a Greek academic and former Greek Ombudsman who currently serves as a professor and Minister for the Interior in a caretaker capacity. |
| Calliope Tatti, born in 1894 in Thessaloniki, Ottoman Empire, was the great-granddaughter of Constantine Tattis, a member of the secret Greek society Filiki Eteria, and had two notable marriages, first to Cretan gendarmerie officer Evangelos Sarris and later to George Seremetis, the chairman of the BAR association of Thessaloniki and mayor of the same city. |
| Calliope Tsoupaki is a renowned Greek pianist and composer. |
