Perceus

Perceus Meaning & Origin

About Perceus
The name "Perceus" is derived from the Greek mythological figure Perseus. It means "destroyer" or "one who destroys." In Greek mythology, Perseus was a hero known for slaying the Gorgon Medusa and rescuing Andromeda from a sea monster. The name Perceus carries connotations of bravery, strength, and triumph over adversity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Perceus are male.

Perceus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRSS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER0 S IY1 UW0 S
🌐 IPA
/perceus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRSS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Perceus in Braille

Here's how to represent Perceus in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Perceus in braille

How to Spell the Name Perceus in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Perceus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Perceus in sign language

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