Marpessa

Greek

"the robbed one"

Marpessa Origin and Meaning

The name Marpessa is a girl's name meaning "the robbed one".

In Homer's Iliad, Marpessa is the name of an Aetolian princess who is torn between two lovers: the god Apollo and the mortal hero Idas. Fearing that Apollo would abandon her when she grew old, she chose Idas.

American model Marpessa Dawn is a notable modern bearer.

Famous People Named Marpessa

• Marpessa Hennink Dutch supermodel