noun
Uncommon
Penelope
pih-NEH-luh-pee
Penelope (noun) means In Greek mythology, the loyal wife of Odysseus who waited years for his return. Example: “Penelope famously outwitted her suitors while waiting for Odysseus.”
noun
1
In Greek mythology, the loyal wife of Odysseus who waited years for his return.
"Penelope famously outwitted her suitors while waiting for Odysseus."
2
A female given name of Greek origin.
"They named their daughter Penelope after her great-grandmother."
How to use Penelope
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA female given name, drawn from the loyal wife of Odysseus in Greek mythology.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Pēnelópē, possibly related to a Greek word for "duck."
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What does “Penelope” mean?
The word “Penelope” means in Greek mythology, the loyal wife of Odysseus who waited years for his return. In plain terms, a female given name, drawn from the loyal wife of Odysseus in Greek mythology.
How do you pronounce “Penelope”?
“Penelope” is pronounced pih-NEH-luh-pee (/pɪˈnɛləpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Penelope” in a sentence?
Here is “Penelope” used in a sentence: “Penelope famously outwitted her suitors while waiting for Odysseus.”
What part of speech is “Penelope”?
“Penelope” is a noun.
Where does the word “Penelope” come from?
The word “Penelope” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Pēnelópē, possibly related to a Greek word for "duck.".
Is “Penelope” a common word?
“Penelope” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Penelope” have?
“Penelope” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Greek mythology, the loyal wife of Odysseus who waited years for his return.
