name
Greek
Mythology
Calliope
kah-LY-oh-pee
/kəˈlaɪəpiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
calliope
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Greek mythology (ancient Greece)
- Meaning
- Beautiful voice; one with a lovely voice
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
Muse of epic poetry and eloquence; mother of Orpheus; presides over the highest form of poetry; 'kalli-' = beautiful + '-ope' from 'ops' (voice); also a steam pipe musical instrument named for her
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