Euterpe

Gender Feminine
Usage Greek Mythology
Scripts Εὐτέρπη(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. /eu̯.tér.pɛː/(Classical Greek) /ju.ˈtɜɹ.pi/(American English) /ju.ˈtɜː.pi/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "delight" in Greek, ultimately from εὖ (eu) meaning "good" and τέρπω (terpo) meaning "to satisfy, to cheer". In Greek mythology she was one of the nine Muses, the muse of music and joy. She was said to have invented the double flute.

Related Names

Rootseu + terpo
Other Languages & CulturesEfterpi(Greek)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024