Sappho
/sahfoh/ French Female
Meaning & Origin
Sappho is a French name meaning "Sappho is a Greek name, generally believed to mean "lapis lazuli" or "sapphire". It is a name associated with beauty and preciousness.". From the Greek name Σαπφώ (Sappho), likely derived from σάπφειρος (sappheiros) which referred to lapis lazuli, a blue gemstone, although it later came to mean sapphire.
Quick Facts
Language French
Gender Female
Phonetic sahfoh
IPA safo
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as sahfoh. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Sappho
- · Sappho - Lyric Poet
- · Sappho Sakellaridi - Greek Tennis Player
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