How to Say “Penelope” in Greek

Πηνελόπη
Pinelópi
The Greek way to say the female given name Penelope is Πηνελόπη (Pinelópi).
Πηνελόπη is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)

How do you pronounce it?

The romanization is Pinelópi.

Did you know?

  • The name's historical association with the weaver's loom means that in certain literary contexts, the name can act as a metaphor for cunning or patience.
  • The name Πηνελόπη is deeply tied to the concept of 'faithfulness' in Greek culture due to the Homeric character who waited twenty years for Odysseus.
  • While Πηνελόπη is a classic name, it is rarely given to children today and is viewed as a 'vintage' or timeless name rather than a trendy one.

Examples in context

  • Η Πηνελόπη είναι πολύ έξυπνη.
    I Pinelópi eínai polý éxypni.
    Penelope is very smart.
  • Γνώρισα την Πηνελόπη στο πανεπιστήμιο.
    Gnórisa tin Pinelópi sto panepistímio.
    I met Penelope at the university.
  • Πού είναι η Πηνελόπη;
    Pou eínai i Pinelópi;
    Where is Penelope?

Example conversation

Anastasia and Nikos are talking about a mutual friend.

  1. Αναστασία Anastasia

    Νίκο, είδες την Πηνελόπη σήμερα;
    Níko, eídes tin Pinelópi símera;
    Nikos, did you see Penelope today?
  2. Νίκος Nikos

    Όχι, δεν είδα την Πηνελόπη.
    Ochi, den eida tin Pinelópi.
    No, I didn't see Penelope.
  3. Αναστασία Anastasia

    Είχε πει ότι θα έρθει.
    Eiche pei oti tha erthi.
    She said she would come.
  4. Νίκος Nikos

    Ίσως θα αργήσει η Πηνελόπη.
    Isos tha argisei i Pinelópi.
    Maybe Penelope will be late.
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