Kalypso
Meaning of Kalypso
With its echo of hidden coves and olive-shaded shores, the name Kalypso shimmers with the allure of ancient Greece. Rooted in the Greek verb kalypto, meaning “to conceal,” it conjures the nymph who entranced Odysseus on her enchanted isle, where days slipped by like honeyed waves. Although Kalypso remains a rare gem on modern birth lists—only about a dozen little Calypsos appear in the United States each year—its bohemian spirit feels fresh, playful, and ready to spark secret odysseys, whether charting backyard adventures or turning a grocery run into a voyage to Ogygia. It dances on the tongue like a sunlit sea breeze, promising independence, creativity, and a sprinkle of mythic magic. For families drawn to classical grandeur laced with wanderlust, Kalypso stands as a siren song impossible to resist.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as KAH-lip-so (/ˈkɑː.lɪp.səʊ/)
Greek,American English
- Pronunced as kuh-LIP-soh (/kə.ˈlɪp.soʊ/)
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Notable People Named Kalypso
| Kalypso Nicolaïdis - |
