Marpessa

Marpessa Meaning & Origin

About Marpessa
The name Marpessa is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "marpessa" which means "to seize" or "to snatch away." In Greek mythology, Marpessa was a princess who was desired by both the mortal prince Idas and the god Apollo. The name Marpessa symbolizes a sense of being coveted or desired, reflecting the mythological story associated with it.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Marpessa are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRPS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M061020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA0 R P EH1 S AH0
🌐 IPA
/marpessa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Marpessa in Braille

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

The name Marpessa in braille

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

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

The name Marpessa in sign language

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