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Liriope

Girl · Greek · Medium name

Meaning
Nymph of the spring, of the river
Pronunciation
lye-REE-uh-pee
Origin
Greek

From Greek, a mythological nymph name.

Popularity
Very rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Greek, English

Commonly used in: United States, Greece, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • LiriopeGreek / English

    Same spelling; no common variant.

Cultural associations

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  • Liriope

    Greek nymph, mother of Narcissus in Ovid's 'Metamorphoses'.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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