Penelopea
Greek · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Penelopea
Penelopea is a variant of Penelope, derived from the Greek name Penelópe (Πηνελόπεια), likely meaning "weaver" or "duck," from Greek elements potentially including pene (thread/weaver's bobbin) and ops (face/appearance).
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Etymology
Penelopea is a variant of Penelope, derived from the Greek name Penelópe (Πηνελόπεια), likely meaning "weaver" or "duck," from Greek elements potentially including pene (thread/weaver's bobbin) and ops (face/appearance). The name is primarily used in Greek, English, and Western Christian cultures, with historical significance as the faithful wife of Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey who waited twenty years for his return while fending off suitors.
Penelopea currently ranks #15,777 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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