What origin is the name Kalipso?

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

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

How is Kalipso written in its native script?

Kalipso is written Καλυψώ.

Kalipso

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kalipso

Kalipso

Girl

Greek

3 syllables

Kalipso (Καλυψώ) is a Greek girl's name meaning "From the Greek 'kalyptein'. Meaning: She who hides. A feminine name associated with mythology and a mysterious, reserved nature.".

With Greek roots, Kalipso is a girl name that means "From the Greek 'kalyptein'. Meaning: She who hides. A feminine name associated with mythology and a mysterious, reserved nature.". It has 3 syllables.

Native script: Καλυψώ
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From the Greek 'kalyptein'. Meaning: She who hides. A feminine name associated with mythology and a mysterious, reserved nature.

Popularity

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Written as Καλυψώ

Quick answers about Kalipso

What does Kalipso mean?

Kalipso is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "From the Greek 'kalyptein'. Meaning: She who hides. A feminine name associated with mythology and a mysterious, reserved nature.".

How popular is Kalipso?

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Brother names that go with Kalipso

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Kalipso.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Names with a similar meaning to Kalipso

Kalipso means "From the Greek 'kalyptein'. Meaning: She who hides. A feminine name associated with mythology and a mysterious, reserved nature." — these names share that spirit.

Julia — "Julia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Julius, possibly meaning 'youthful'." (Latin)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Charlotte — "Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic karl, meaning 'free man'." (French)
Chloe — "Chloe comes from the Greek khloe, meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. It was an epithet of the goddess Demeter." (Greek)