69%RatingSave Gender Feminine Usage English (Modern) Pronounced Pron. KAP-ree, kə-PREE [key·IPA] Meaning & History From the name of the picturesque Italian island of Capri. It is likely from Greek κάπρος (kapros) meaning "wild boar", though it could also be of Etruscan origin or from Latin capri meaning "goats". PopularityDetails Last ranked #653 in 2022 United States Categories animals, blue, clothing, colors, English nouns, Etruscan, goats, Italian words, Latin words, modern English, place names, uncertain etymology, word names