Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Hard Working, Duck, Dream Weaver, Loyal and patient woman
Pronunciation: pe-nuh-loh-pee, pəˈnɛləpi, P AH N EH L AH P IY
Popularity Rank: #7,664
Penelope is of Greek origin and means 'weaver'. In Greek mythology, Penelope is the wife of Odysseus who waited faithfully for his return while he was off fighting in the Trojan War. The name symbolizes loyalty, faithfulness, and patience.
The name Penelope is of Greek origin and means Hard Working, Duck, Dream Weaver, Loyal and patient woman, A Penelope, Wife of Odysseys, White Shoulder, Fionnula. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Penelope is commonly found in South Africa, United States of America, Italy, and 77 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: pe-nuh-loh-pee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): pəˈnɛləpi
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P AH N EH L AH P IY
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Penelope is recorded 7,075 times globally, ranking it as the 7,664th most common name worldwide.
Penelope is most prevalent in South Africa, with 1,658 occurrences, making it the 1,275th most popular name in the country.
In Greece, the name Penelope is found among 1 in every 888 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #1,275 | 1 : 1,414 |
| United States of America | #2,467 | 1 : 1,438 |
| Italy | #2,161 | 1 : 1,324 |
| United Kingdom | #1,681 | 1 : 924 |
| France | #3,499 | 1 : 3,252 |
| Spain | #2,243 | 1 : 1,733 |
| Mexico | #3,074 | 1 : 2,915 |
| Colombia | #4,935 | 1 : 5,607 |
| Chile | #2,566 | 1 : 3,557 |
| Peru | #4,739 | 1 : 8,921 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Penelope from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 4, 2024 02:26 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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