Origin and Meaning of Penelope

Gender

Feminine

Origin of Penelope

Greek

Meaning of Penelope

The name Penelope is close to the Greek word "penelops" meaning "duck", but it is usually considered to be a combination of the Greek words "pene" - "threads, web" and "ops" - "eye, face", which is appropriate for a weaver.

Famous bearers

Penelope was the wife of the king of Ithaca, Odysseus (Ulysses in Roman mythology).

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