Gender Feminine
Scripts Καλλιρρόη(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. kə-LIR-o-ee(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From the Greek name Καλλιρρόη (Kallirrhoe), derived from the word καλλίρρους (kallirrhous) meaning "beautiful flowing". This was the name of several characters in Greek mythology, including a daughter of Achelous. A small moon of Jupiter is named after her.

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VariantKallirrhoe
Other Languages & CulturesKallirroi(Greek)
User SubmissionCallirrhoé

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Entry updated April 25, 2021