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Sappho.

A female given name in Ancient Greek, Σαπφώ (Sapphṓ), notably borne by ancient Greek poet Sappho of Lesbos (c. 612 BCE – c. 570 BCE.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

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name/ˈsæ.fəʊ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈsæ.foʊ/General-American
  1. A female given name in Ancient Greek, Σαπφώ (Sapphṓ), notably borne by ancient Greek poet Sappho of Lesbos (c. 612 BCE – c. 570 BCE.

  2. 80 Sappho, a main belt asteroid.

  3. A female given name from Ancient Greek.

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Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Pre-Greekder. Ancient Greek Σαπφώ (Sapphṓ)bor. Latin Sapphōlbor. English Sappho Learned borrowing from Latin Sapphō, borrowed from Ancient Greek Σαπφώ (Sapphṓ).

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