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Euterpe

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Pronounced yoo-TUR-pee /juˈtɜr.pi/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek euterpes, 'well-pleasing; giver of delight' (eu, 'well', + terpein, 'to please'); the Muse of music and lyric poetry; we note the MuseLow

In 30 seconds: Well-pleasing; giver of delight: Euterpe is the Greek Muse of music. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'yoo-TUR-pee'). We note the Muse.

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MeaningFrom the Greek euterpes, 'well-pleasing; giver of delight' (eu, 'well', + terpein, 'to please'); the Muse of music and lyric poetry; we note the Muse

History & Origin

Euterpe comes from the Greek euterpes, 'well-pleasing; giver of delight' (eu, 'well', + terpein, 'to please'); the Muse of music and lyric poetry (we note the Muse). A lyrical, classic name (said 'yoo-TUR-pee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (one of the nine Muses). Rare, giver-of-delight at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Euterpe is 'well-pleasing; giver of delight' in Greek (eu + terpein) — the Muse of music and lyric poetry — a lyrical, storied name (we note the Muse; said 'yoo-TUR-pee').

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References — Euterpe — Greek mythology; Muse

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Euterpe mean?

Euterpe is Greek for 'well-pleasing; giver of delight' (eu + terpein); the Muse of music. We note the Muse.

How do you pronounce Euterpe?

It's said yoo-TUR-pee /juˈtɜr.pi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Euterpe a boy or girl name?

Euterpe is a girl's name.

How popular is Euterpe?

Euterpe is a very rare name in the U.S.