Olympe
Fact sheet
- Name
- Olympe
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Olympe is the French variant of the name Olympia, which derives from the eponymous location. In German translation, it means "the one from Mount Olympus" or also "the Heavenly."
What does the name Olympe mean?
Olympe is considered a female first name that has its roots in the French form of Olympia. The name refers to the location and is translated as "the one from Mount Olympus" or freely interpreted as "the Heavenly" or "the radiant sky." The origin of the name lies in the Ancient Greek word Ólumpos (Οὔλυμπος), which means "Mount Olympus." In Greek mythology, Olympus is regarded as a sacred place and the residence of the gods. Other variants include Olympias and Olimpia.
Where does the name Olympe come from?
The name Olympe has its roots in Ancient Greek and means "the radiant sky." The origin is the Ancient Greek word Ólumpos (Οὔλυμπος), which means "Mount Olympus." The name is common in the French language.
How do you pronounce Olympe?
The pronunciation of Olympe is two to three syllables and is pronounced as "O-lympe" [oˈlɪmp] or in the French style [ɔlɛ̃p]. The dark sound "o" gives the name a calm beginning, while the consonant combination "-lymp-" forms a distinctive middle. The closed sound at the end of the name provides a clear structure. Olympe radiates elegance and clarity, sounding brief in its echo and powerful at the core of its sound.
When is the name day of Olympe?
The name day for Olympe is celebrated on December 17.
Popularity
In Germany, Olympe is among the rare first names. The name currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, Olympe has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 13,070th.
Nicknames & pet names
Lümpi / Olly
Famous people
- Olympe Aguado (photographer from France)
- Olympe Bhely-Quenum (Beninese writer)
- Olympe Bradna (French dancer)
- Olympe de Gouges (women's rights activist in the 18th century)
- Olympe Maxime (character from Harry Potter)
Frequently asked questions about the name Olympe
What is the origin of the name Olympe?
Olympe has its roots in Ancient Greek and derives from Ólumpos (Οὔλυμπος), which means 'Mount Olympus.' The name is particularly common in the French language.
What does the name Olympe mean?
Olympe is understood as 'the one from Mount Olympus' or freely interpreted as 'the Heavenly' or 'the radiant sky.' In Greek mythology, Olympus is regarded as the residence of the gods.
How popular is the name Olympe?
Olympe is a rather rare but stylish first name that has gained popularity in France and other French-speaking regions. It is especially favored by parents looking for a unique and culturally rich name.