Terpsichore

Gender Feminine
Usage Greek Mythology
Scripts Τερψιχόρη(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. /ter.psi.kʰó.rɛː/(Classical Greek) /təɹp.ˈsɪk.ə.ˌɹi/(American English) /təp.ˈsɪk.ə.ˌɹi/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "enjoying the dance" from Greek τέρψις (terpsis) meaning "delight" and χορός (choros) meaning "dance". In Greek mythology she was the goddess of dance and dramatic chorus, one of the nine Muses.

Related Names

Rootsterpsis + choros

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Entry updated December 1, 2024