Calypso - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Calypso \c(a)-lyp-so,

is pronounced ka-LIP-so. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "she who hides". Mythology: a nymph who beguiled Odysseus for seven years. Music: a West Indian style of extemporaneous singing.

Calypso has 3 variant forms: Calipso, Callypso and Kallypso.

Calypso is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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