Melampus
The pronunciation of Melampus is "MEL-uh-mpees" or "meh-LAM-pus".
Melampus Name meanings & History
The meaning of Melampus is "black foot" or "musician", derived from the Greek words "melas" meaning "black" and "pous" meaning "foot". In Greek mythology, Melampus was a famous prophet who had the gift of healing. In the Greek myths Melampus was the cousin of Bellerophon and won glory and fame all because he was kind to animals. One day when he was a boy he saw some orphaned baby snakes by the side of the road. He gave the mother snake a proper burial and the baby snakes were so pleased they licked his ears so clean that he could hear animals speak. The name Melampus is most commonly given to baby boys. It is a perfect fit for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name with a strong historical and mythical background.
Zodiac Sign of Melampus: Mother Cancer
Synonyms of Melampus:
M: Memory,Mommy,Memorabilia,Maternal,Mushy,Manipulative,Mother
E: Entertain,Enliven,Exaggerate,Environment,Expressive,Enlighten
L: Lover,Liaison,Lovely,Lazy,Luscious,Legal,Languid
A: Angry,Aggressive,Action,Assertive,Argumentative,Ambitious
P: Partnership,Pensive,Particular,Passive,Political
U: Utopia,Unity,Undermining,Universality,Understanding
S: Social Standing,Solidity,Security,Success,Status,Sensuality,Sex
Melampus is:- a Classic name
- a Common name
- a Modern name
- a Refined name
- a Upper Class name