Name Meaning & Origin
"A town of ancient Greece in Paros."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
In Greek mythology, Marpessa may refer to:Marpessa, an Aetolian princess and daughter of Evenus. Marpessa or Marpesia, an Amazon queen. Marpessa, a Theban woman whose betrothed, Phylleus, was killed by Tydeus during the campaign of the Seven against Thebes. Marpessa, the woman who led the women of Tegea to defend the city during a war from an invasion led by the Spartan king Charilaus. Marpessa's weapon was later put in plain sight in the Temple of Athena Alea, a focal point for the local population in Tegea, showing the importance of this story and the character of Marpessa in the collective memory of the Tegeans. Marpessa (Paros), a town of ancient Greece in Paros
In Greek mythology, Marpessa may refer to:Marpessa, an Aetolian princess and daughter of Evenus. Marpessa or Marpesia, an Amazon queen. Marpessa, a Theban woman whose betrothed, Phylleus, was killed by Tydeus during the campaign of the Seven against Thebes. Marpessa, the woman who led the women of Tegea to defend the city during a war from an invasion led by the Spartan king Charilaus. Marpessa's weapon was later put in plain sight in the Temple of Athena Alea, a focal point for the local population in Tegea, showing the importance of this story and the character of Marpessa in the collective memory of the Tegeans. Marpessa (Paros), a town of ancient Greece in Paros
Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.
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Root element "Marpessa" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A town of ancient Greece in Paros.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~8 people named Marpessa in the US. Peaked in 1960 with 8 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Marpessa is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 22.
Marpessa is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 8 people in the United States are named Marpessa. The name peaked in 1960 with 8 recorded uses.
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