Meaning of the word penelope in English

What does penelope mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

penelope

US /pəˈnɛl.ə.pi/
UK /pəˈnɛl.ə.pi/

Noun

a female given name, from Greek mythology, the faithful wife of Odysseus

Example:
Penelope waited patiently for her husband's return for twenty years.
The name Penelope has Greek origins.