Greek

Calypso

Pronounced kuh-LIP-sohShare

Meaning: Probably she who conceals

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 3 syllables

The story

The nymph who detained Odysseus gives Calypso its Greek literary history. Its probable root means to conceal; the music genre is a different association.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Calypso comes from Greek.

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