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Melpomene

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Pronounced mel-POM-uh-nee /mɛlˈpɑm.ə.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek melpomene, 'to sing/celebrate with song; the songstress' (from melpein, 'to sing'); the Muse of tragedy; we note the MuseLow

In 30 seconds: To sing; the songstress: Melpomene is the Greek Muse of tragedy. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mel-POM-uh-nee'). We note the Muse.

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MeaningFrom the Greek melpomene, 'to sing/celebrate with song; the songstress' (from melpein, 'to sing'); the Muse of tragedy; we note the Muse

History & Origin

Melpomene comes from the Greek melpomene, 'to sing/celebrate with song; the songstress' (from melpein, 'to sing'); the Muse of tragedy (we note the Muse). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mel-POM-uh-nee').

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

Did you know? Melpomene is 'to sing; the songstress' in Greek (from melpein) — the Muse of tragedy — a lyrical, storied name (we note the Muse; said 'mel-POM-uh-nee').

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References — Melpomene — Greek mythology; Muse

Variations

Melpomeni

Nicknames

Mel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melpomene mean?

Melpomene is Greek for 'to sing; the songstress' (from melpein); the Muse of tragedy. We note the Muse.

How do you pronounce Melpomene?

It's said mel-POM-uh-nee /mɛlˈpɑm.ə.ni/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Melpomene a boy or girl name?

Melpomene is a girl's name.

How popular is Melpomene?

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