Calypso

Calypso Meaning & Origin

About Calypso
The name "Calypso" is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "kalypso," meaning "to cover" or "to hide." In Greek mythology, Calypso was a nymph who lived on the island of Ogygia and was known for her beauty and enchanting singing voice. The name Calypso is often associated with mystery, allure, and the power to captivate others.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Calypso are female.

Calypso Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 55.56% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLPS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C040120
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 L IH1 P S OW2
🌐 IPA
/kəˈlɪpˌsoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C412

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Calypso in Braille

Here's how to represent Calypso in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Calypso in braille

How to Spell the Name Calypso in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Calypso using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Calypso in sign language

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