Calliope
A feminine name of Greek origin, the meaning of Calliope is 'beautifully voiced'. Coming from 'kallos' and 'ops', which mean 'beauty', and 'voice', Calliope was the eldest of all the muses. The muse of heroic poetry, Calliope was the daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Along with being the goddess of music, Calliope was also looked upon as the 'goddess of eloquence' and she showered her gifts on the kings and princes. A calliope is also a musical instrument that produces a whistling sound, using gases such as steam or compressed air. Calliope Beach in Antarctica is named after this Greek nymph.
Gender
Girl
Meaning
beautiful voice
Origin
Greek mythology name
Numerology
C is for complete, nothing further needed here.
A is for acquaintance, the many friends you know.
L is for look, the way you look at life.
L is for luster, your shine.
I is for intense, your zest of living.
O is for outlook, pleasing to all.
P is for pure, the spiritual side of you.
E is for electric, a sparkling trait!
Lucky
Calliope lucky number is 1.
1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.
Famous People Named Calliope
- Saint Calliope aka Kalliopi 3rd century Roman martyr
- Calliope "Callie" Thorne American actress
- Calliope Tsoupaki Greek pianist and composer
- Calliope "Popi" Maliotaki Greek folk,pop singer
- Calliope Maeve Day (b. 2017) daughter of Felicia Day
Calliope in Pop Culture
- Dr. Calliope Iphigenia "Callie" Torres character on TV's Grey's Anatomy
- Calliope/Callie/Cal Stephanides narrator of Jeffrey Eugenides' Middlesex
- Calliope character in "Scrambled Eggs at Midnight" by Brad Barkley and Heather Hepler
- Calliope main character in Aimee Carter's "Goddess Test"
- Calliope "Callie " character in the webcomic Homestuck