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parthenope

Parthenope (name) means one of the sirens, daughter of the god Achelous and the Muse Terpsichore.

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One of the sirens, daughter of the god Achelous and the Muse Terpsichore.
2
Former name of Naples: a port city in southwestern Italy.
3
11 Parthenope, a main belt asteroid.
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Etymology

From Latin Parthenopē, from Ancient Greek Παρθενόπη (Parthenópē, from παρθένος (parthénos, “virgin, virginal”) + ὄψ (óps, “voice”)).

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What is the meaning of parthenope?

"parthenope" (name) means one of the sirens, daughter of the god Achelous and the Muse Terpsichore.

What are the different meanings of parthenope?

"parthenope" has 3 main meanings: 1. One of the sirens, daughter of the god Achelous and the Muse Terpsichore; 2. Former name of Naples: a port city in southwestern Italy; 3. 11 Parthenope, a main belt asteroid.

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