Sappho

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Sappho is the name of a famous Greek poetess who lived on the island of Lesbos. The name Sappho means "sap" or "juice" and "to shine".
Scripts(How to write)
Σαπφώ
Σαπφώ(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
SA-fo(English)
SAH-foh (English)
SAP-PAW(Classical Greek)
Popularity
The name Sappho is quite rare and is not very popular around the world.

cartoon of the name Sappho
Cartoon of Sappho

Sappho Name meanings & History

Sappho is the name of a famous Greek poetess who lived on the island of Lesbos. The name Sappho means "sap" or "juice" and "to shine". Possibly from Greek σάπφειρος (sappheiros) meaning "sapphire" or "lapis lazuli". This was the name of a 7th-century BC Greek poetess from Lesbos. Sappho is mostly used as a name for girls and it is most commonly found in Greece.

Zodiac Sign of Sappho: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Sappho:

S: Success,Social Standing,Solidity,Security,Sex,Sensuality,Status

A: Action,Ambitious,Argumentative,Aggressive,Angry,Assertive

P: Pensive,Particular,Partnership,Political,Passive

H: Haggle,Heart's Desire,Hyper,Hope,Hobnobbing

O: Organized,Obsolete,Obstinate,Obsessive,Ostentatious

Sappho is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

The most famous person with the name Sappho is the Greek poetess herself. However, there are many modern-day individuals who are named after her and have achieved success in various fields.

Related Names to Sappho

The name Sappho has no directly related names but it is often associated with the island of Lesbos and the poetess' poetry which is known for its focus on love and beauty.

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