Cleopatra
Κλεοπάτρα
/ kleh-oh-PAT-rah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- Religion
- Universal
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Powerful
Meaning & Etymology
Glory of her father
Glory of her father
Etymology
From the Greek elements kleos (glory) and patēr (father).
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Hellenic
Cultural context
Cleopatra is most famously associated with Cleopatra VII, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. The name reflects the Hellenistic influence in Egypt during the Ptolemaic dynasty, which was of Macedonian Greek origin.
Symbolism
The name symbolises the legacy of a powerful lineage and the aspiration for enduring glory and honour.
Famous People
Cleopatra VII
royalty · Egypt · b. -69
The last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, known for her intelligence, political acumen, and romantic liaisons with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
Similar Names
brilliant, shining
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faithful