What does "cleo" mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Cleo
/ˈkliːoʊ/ name
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Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: A female given name from Ancient Greek.
- Grammar: cleo is listed as name.
- Nearest alternatives: cleopatra, egyptian queen, lase conference, lasers and electro-optics conference.
- Usage evidence: Hey, Cleo. Don't wander around too much, OK? We've only just entered the park.
How to use "cleo"
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A female given name from Ancient Greek.
"“You're shy...too shy. Of course, with “friends” like Ellie and a name like Cleo, what do you expect? Why couldn't your mother have named you something normal, like Ann or Beth or Melissa? Why did she have to be all into ancient Egyptian history and name you after Queen Cleopatra? Who does that to a baby? A normal name would've saved you a lot of teasing growing up.”"
- 2 A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
"Hey, Cleo. Don't wander around too much, OK? We've only just entered the park."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "cleo"?
Common synonyms include: cleopatra, egyptian queen, lase conference, lasers and electro-optics conference, queen cleopatra.
How do you use "cleo" in a sentence?
Hey, Cleo. Don't wander around too much, OK? We've only just entered the park.
How do you pronounce "cleo"?
Pronounced /ˈkliːoʊ/.
Etymology
Shortened from Cleopatra or a variant of Clio. The rare male name derives from names of Ancient Greek origin such as Cleon and Cleopas.