Cleota
klee-OH-tah
The Story of Cleota
Consider a name that evokes ancient Greek charm, a gentle echo from the past, meant for a special child.
Cleota, first appearing in 1910, is likely a variant of Cleo, a short form of Cleopatra, carrying the Greek meaning 'glory of the father.' Its short span of use suggests a moment of elegant simplicity, a name chosen for its classic allure.
You hear Cleota and imagine your daughter as someone inherently bright and charismatic. This name embodies your hope for her to possess independence and intelligence, to be a source of pride and joy, radiating her own particular brilliance.
What It Means
“Possibly a variant of Cleo, a short form of Cleopatra, meaning "glory of the father" in Greek.”
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#24 in 1921
Total Births
312
First Recorded
1910
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