The baby name kalypso is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kəˈlɪp.soʊ/ (kuh-LIP-soh).
kalypso is Greek in Origin.
The baby name kalypso is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kəˈlɪp.soʊ/ (kuh-LIP-soh).
kalypso is Greek in Origin.
Kalypso stems from the ancient Greek Kalypsō (Καλυψώ), derived from the verb kalyptō “to cover, conceal,” yielding the evocative meaning “she who conceals” or “the hidden one.” In Greek myth, Kalypso is the nymph of Ogygia who shelters and detains Odysseus in the Odyssey, linking the name to themes of enchantment, seclusion, and the sea. Despite its classical pedigree, it saw little use as a given name until recent decades, when mythological revivals made it fashionable in many languages.
Spelling variants and cognates include Calypso (English/French), Kalypsó (modern Greek), Calipso (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese), and Kalipso (Slavic transliterations). Nicknames range from Kali and Kaly to Caly or Callie. The Caribbean music genre “calypso” is etymologically separate, though it has helped familiarize the name internationally. Kalypso suits parents seeking a distinctive, lyrical choice with deep roots in Hellenic language and story.
kalypso is seldom given. We count 27 recorded uses of it across 10 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CY | 0 | #60 | 1 | 1,632 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #123 | 3 | 3,755 |
| GR | 0 | #134 | 2 | 3,911 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #239 | 13 | 6,293 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
kalypso is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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