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The female first name Calliope is the Latinized variant of the Greek name Kalliope (Καλλιόπη). This name is composed of the ancient Greek terms kalós (καλός), meaning 'beautiful', and óps (ὄψ), meaning 'voice'. Thus, Calliope can be translated as 'beautiful voice' or 'the beautiful-voiced one'.
What does the name Calliope mean?
Calliope is the Latinized form of the ancient Greek name Kalliope (Καλλιόπη). The name is composed of the words kalós (καλός) meaning 'beautiful' and óps (ὄψ) meaning 'voice', which together mean 'beautiful voice' or 'the beautiful-voiced one'. In Greek mythology, Kalliope is one of the nine Muses, daughter of Zeus and mother of Orpheus and Linos. She is regarded as the Muse of epic poetry and stringed instruments and is often depicted with a writing tablet. The form Calliope is not only common in Greece but also in English-speaking countries. Alternatives include the variants Kaliopi and Kalliopi as well as the Spanish version Caliope.
Where does the name Calliope come from?
The etymology of Calliope is ancient Greek and means 'beautiful voice' or 'the beautiful-voiced one'. The composition consists of kalós (καλός) meaning 'beautiful' and óps (ὄψ) meaning 'voice'. The name can be found in various languages such as English, Greek, and Italian and has been Latinized.
How do you pronounce Calliope?
The pronunciation of the name Calliope is four syllables and strongly vowel-stressed. It is usually pronounced as 'Kal-li-o-pe' [kaˈliːope] or in English as [kəˈlaɪəpi]. The vowels alternate rhythmically between bright and open sounds. The double 'l' structure provides a gentle density, while the open ending fades softly. Calliope has a poetic and sonorous character - melodic, expansive, and elegant.
When is the name day of Calliope?
The name day of Calliope is celebrated on June 8.
Popularity
In Germany, Calliope is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2008, when the name reached 1,636th place. In the last ten years, Calliope has been given as a first name about 70 times, placing it 3,114th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,264th.
Nicknames & pet names
Call / Calla / Callie / Cally / Kalia / Popi
Similar first names
Famous people
- Calliope 'Callie' Torres (character from Grey's Anatomy)
- Calliope Tsoupaki (Greek composer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Calliope
What is the origin of the name Calliope?
Calliope has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'beautiful voice' or 'the beautiful-voiced one'.
What does the name Calliope mean?
The name is composed of the Greek words kalós for 'beautiful' and óps for 'voice'.
How popular is the name Calliope?
Calliope is enjoying growing popularity in both Greece and the English-speaking world, especially in recent years.