antiope
|an-ti-o-pe|
/ænˈtaɪəpi/
(Antiope)
Greek mythological female name (Amazon)
Etymology
'Antiope' originates from Ancient Greek, specifically the name 'Antíōpē', where the prefix 'anti-' meant 'against' or 'opposite' and 'ōps' (from 'ōp-') referred to 'voice', 'face', or 'appearance'.
'Antiope' passed into Latin and then through classical and medieval literature into modern European languages; it has been used in English largely as a proper name drawn from those classical sources.
Originally a proper personal name in Ancient Greek myth, its use has remained primarily as a proper name, later extended to various fictional characters and occasional taxonomic or literary uses.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a name in Greek mythology borne by one or more women, notably an Amazon queen or a daughter of certain mythic families.
In the tale, Antiope is often portrayed as an Amazon queen who battled Theseus.
Noun 2
the name of fictional characters in later literature and popular culture (for example, various portrayals of Antiope in modern comics and novels).
In the comic series, Antiope is reimagined as the mother (or sister) of another Amazon leader.
Last updated: 2025/09/05 14:10