cleopatra

cle-o-pa-tra · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The name of several queens of ancient Egypt, most famously Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC), the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom.

  2. 2.

    A feminine given name of Greek origin.

Related words

See also: Egypt, cleo, queen

Etymology

From Greek "Kleopatra," meaning "glory of the father," composed of "kleos" (glory, fame) and "pater" (father). The name was common among Macedonian royalty.