Despina
The meaning of Despina is ‘lady’ and it is of Greek origin. In Greek mythology, the name relates to Despiona who was the daughter of Demeter and Poseidon. She was the goddess of mysteries of the Arcadian cults worshipped alongside her mother Demeter, one of the goddesses of the Eleusinian mysteries. When given as a name, Despina means ‘master of the house’. ‘To rule’ or ‘to dominate’ are other meanings for this name. The name Despina is also considered to mean ‘sacred’ because it refers to the Virgin Mary. In Greece, Mary is a sacred woman and a person who is honored in the Greek Orthodox religion. Thus, ‘despina’ for Virgin Mary shows respect, appreciation and homage. Despina is the name of a maidservant in Mozart's opera 'Cosi Fan Tutte', known for her clever and wily behaviour.
Gender
Girl
Meaning
lady
Origin
Greek
Numerology
D is for delight, a surprise from within.
E is for enchant, for enchant you will.
S is for smile, it gives you face value.
P is for perfection, it’s what you seek.
I is for ideals, no higher!
N is for nice, need I say more?
A is for accord, the harmony you spread.
Lucky
Despina lucky number is 5.
Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.
Famous People Named Despina
- Ashe Olsen Meyers (b.2016) son of comedian Seth Meyers and Alexi Ashe
- Arthur Ashe American tennis player
- Despina Khatun (born Theodora Megale Komnene) Princess of Trebizond
- Despina "Debbie" Matenopoulos American TV host
- Despina Vandi Greek pop singer
