Cleoma
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Cleoma
The name 'Cleoma' is likely a feminine variant of 'Cleon' or 'Cleopatra,' derived from the Greek *kleos* (κλέος) meaning "fame" or "glory," thus signifying "famous" or "glorious." It is not widely attested in historical or religious texts; it appears rarely in modern English-speaking cultures, possibly as a creative or literary coinage, with no notable historical figures or specific religious associations.
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Etymology
The name 'Cleoma' is likely a feminine variant of 'Cleon' or 'Cleopatra,' derived from the Greek *kleos* (κλέος) meaning "fame" or "glory," thus signifying "famous" or "glorious." It is not widely attested in historical or religious texts; it appears rarely in modern English-speaking cultures, possibly as a creative or literary coinage, with no notable historical figures or specific religious associations.
Cleoma currently ranks #4,692 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1929.
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