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Merope

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Pronounced MAIR-uh-pee /ˈmɛr.ə.pi/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Merope, variously 'eloquent; with a sparkling face; a bee-eater (a bird)'; one of the Pleiades, the 'lost' seventh star; routes layered; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Eloquent; with sparkling face: Merope is a Greek Pleiad. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'MAIR-uh-pee'). We note the myth.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Merope, variously 'eloquent; with a sparkling face; a bee-eater (a bird)'; one of the Pleiades, the 'lost' seventh star; routes layered; we note the myth

History & Origin

Merope comes from the Greek Merope, variously 'eloquent; with a sparkling face; a bee-eater (a bird)'; one of the Pleiades, the 'lost' seventh star (routes layered, which we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'MAIR-uh-pee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (also a dim star in the Pleiades). Rare, eloquent at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Merope is variously 'eloquent; with a sparkling face; a bee-eater' in Greek — one of the Pleiades, the 'lost' seventh star — a lyrical, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note the myth; said 'MAIR-uh-pee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Merope — Greek mythology; Pleiad; routes layered

Variations

Meropi

Nicknames

Mero

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If you like Merope…

Alcyone— a fellow Pleiad
Maia— a companion Pleiad
Electra— a kin Pleiad
Euterpe— echoes that soft -pe sound
Kaliope— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Merope mean?

Merope is Greek, variously 'eloquent; with a sparkling face; a bee-eater'; one of the Pleiades. The routes are layered. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Merope?

It's said MAIR-uh-pee /ˈmɛr.ə.pi/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Merope a boy or girl name?

Merope is a girl's name.

How popular is Merope?

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

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