Kalypso

Kalypso Meaning & Origin

About Kalypso
The name "Kalypso" is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "kalypsis," meaning "to cover" or "to conceal." In Greek mythology, Kalypso was a nymph who lived on the island of Ogygia and was known for her beauty and enchanting voice. The name is often associated with the idea of secrecy, allure, and mystery.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kalypso are female.

Kalypso Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLPS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K040120
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 L IH1 P S OW0
🌐 IPA
/kalypso*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K412

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kalypso in Braille

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

The name Kalypso in braille

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

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

The name Kalypso in sign language

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