Cleopatra

The female first name Cleopatra means 'glory of the father' or 'the famous one through the father.' This is the Latin form of the Greek name Kleopatra, which in turn goes back to the Ancient Greek name Kleópatros (Κλεόπᾰτρος) and is composed of the Ancient Greek terms kléos for 'honor, glory' and patḗr for 'the father.'

What does the name Cleopatra mean?

Cleopatra, a name meaning 'glory of the father' or 'the famous one through the father,' traces back to the Greek name Kleopatra. This, in turn, derives from the Ancient Greek Kleópatros (Κλεόπᾰτρος) and consists of the Ancient Greek words kléos, meaning 'honor, glory,' and patḗr, meaning 'the father' or in the genitive patrós 'of the father.' While Cleopatra remains quite common in Greece, many people in Germany associate the name more with the historical figure Cleopatra VII, the famous Egyptian queen from the 1st century BC. She was the lover of the well-known Roman general Gaius Iulius Caesar and Marcus Antonius and is one of the most famous personalities of pre-Christian antiquity. Additionally, there have been many other queens and female rulers named Cleopatra throughout history. In Germany, the first name Cleopatra is relatively rare; however, the short forms Cleo, Kleo, Clea, and Klea are very popular as modern girl names.

Where does the name Cleopatra come from?

The name Cleopatra has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'glory of the father' or 'the famous one through the father.'

How do you pronounce Cleopatra?

The pronunciation of the name Cleopatra is multisyllabic and unfolds a far-reaching sound. It is usually pronounced as 'Kle-o-pa-tra' [kleoˈpatʁa]. The name begins with an open, gliding movement that immediately attracts attention. The following syllables form a clear, rhythmic structure. The combination of open vowels and prominent consonants creates a dynamic sound with a strong presence. Overall, the name conveys a sonorous and imposing impression - it appears extended, structured, and has a strong, carrying effect.

Popularity

In Germany, Cleopatra is a rare first name, currently ranking 5,884th among the most common female baby names. The best placement was achieved in 2019 with 2,172nd place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times, placing it 4,401st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Cleopatra ranks 4,511th.

Nicknames & pet names

Cle / Clea / Clee / Cleo / Cleopa / Cler / Pati / Patra

Famous people

• Cleopatra (Queen of Egypt)
• Cleopatra Birrenbach (American designer)
• Cleopatra Coleman (actress from Australia)
• Cleopatra Mariam Abdou (writer from America)
• Cleopatra Mathis (American writer)
• Cleopatra Stratan (singer from Moldova)