noun
Cleo
KLEE-oh
Cleo (noun) means a given name, often used as a short form of Cleopatra or Cleon. Example: “They named their daughter Cleo after her great-grandmother.”
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A given name, often used as a short form of Cleopatra or Cleon.
"They named their daughter Cleo after her great-grandmother."
How to use Cleo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA first name, used for both men and women, short for longer Greek-derived names.
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Etymology
A shortened form of names like Cleopatra or Cleon, ultimately from Greek kleos, "glory."
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What does “Cleo” mean?
The word “Cleo” means a given name, often used as a short form of Cleopatra or Cleon. In plain terms, a first name, used for both men and women, short for longer Greek-derived names.
How do you pronounce “Cleo”?
“Cleo” is pronounced KLEE-oh (/ˈkliːoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cleo” in a sentence?
Here is “Cleo” used in a sentence: “They named their daughter Cleo after her great-grandmother.”
What part of speech is “Cleo”?
“Cleo” is a noun.
Where does the word “Cleo” come from?
The word “Cleo” comes from Greek. A shortened form of names like Cleopatra or Cleon, ultimately from Greek kleos, "glory.".
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