What origin is the name Cleopatra?

Cleopatra comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cleopatra a popular name?

Cleopatra is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Cleopatra?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Cleopatra — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Cleopatra

Q: Is Cleopatra a rare name?

Yes. Cleopatra does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cleopatra

Cleopatra

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Cleopatra is a greek girl's name meaning "Glory of the father; ancient egyptian for queen".

The meaning of Cleopatra is "Glory of the father; ancient egyptian for queen" — a girl name of greek origin. At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.