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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.”

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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."

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In 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."

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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