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.
Meaning & usage
A female given name in Ancient Greek, Σαπφώ (Sapphṓ), notably borne by ancient Greek poet Sappho of Lesbos (c. 612 BCE – c. 570 BCE.
80 Sappho, a main belt asteroid.
A female given name from Ancient Greek.
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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