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Calypso

kuh-LIP-soh

Popularity

#3966

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

438

Peak Year

#40 in 2020

First Recorded

1991

Style

Mythological, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Calypso is of Greek origin, derived from 'kalypto', meaning 'to conceal'. In Greek mythology, Calypso was a nymph who detained Odysseus.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

MysteriousCaptivatingCreative

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