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Despina

Girl · Greek · Medium name

Meaning
Lady, mistress
Pronunciation
des-PEE-nah
Origin
Greek

From Greek 'despoina' meaning lady or mistress; an epithet for the goddess Persephone.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Greek

Commonly used in: Greece, Cyprus, United States

Alternate spellings

  • DespinaGreek

    Same spelling; no common variant.

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Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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