Where does “Cleopatra” come from?
Cleopatra (English) comes from Ancient Greek Κλεοπάτρα, from Ancient Greek Κλεόπᾰτρος — glory of the father.
Cleopatra (English): A given name of women in the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt; notably Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt (69–30); last of the Ptolemy line
Definitions
- A given name of women in the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt; notably Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt (69–30); last of the Ptolemy line
Ancestry of “Cleopatra”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Κλεοπάτρα | Cleopatra |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Κλεόπᾰτρος | glory of the father |