At a Glance
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- tar-PEE-uh
Tarpeia is a Latin girl's name. It appears in our list of 150+ Roman Mythology Baby Names — Ancient Power, Unmistakably Modern.
Meaning & Origin of Tarpeia
Origin: Latin.
A common claim: of the Tarpeian rock Actually: The rock was named after the mythical figure Tarpeia, not the other way around, and the name's original meaning is unknown.
How to Pronounce Tarpeia
tar-PEE-uhIPA /tɑːrˈpiːə/
Popularity of Tarpeia
Tarpeia doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Tarpeia
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