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Lysistrata

Lysistrata

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A woman's name taken from the play's main character
  • proper noun
  • /ˌlɪsɪˈstrɑːtə/
: Lisístrata
  • Her parents chose the name Lysistrata because they admired the character's strength and wit.

Examples

  • In her literature class, Lysistrata learned about the play that inspired her name.

  • The teacher smiled when she saw a student named Lysistrata on the attendance list.

  • The name Lysistrata is a unique name for a girl.

  • Did you know a character named Lysistrata leads the women in the play?

  • Her parents chose the name Lysistrata because they admired the character's strength and wit from the play.

  • In her literature class, Lysistrata learned about the heroine of the ancient comedy that inspired her name.

  • The teacher smiled when she saw a new student named Lysistrata in her class.

Surface Forms

Lysistrata main

Etymology

Lysistrata comes from ancient Greek parts lysis 'release' and stratos 'army'. As a girl's name it can be remembered as 'the woman who ends armies', so parents may choose it to show strength and a wish for peace.