About Pericles
The name "Pericles" is of Greek origin and means "surrounded by glory" or "exceedingly famous." It is derived from the Greek words "peri," meaning "around" or "surrounding," and "kleos," meaning "glory" or "fame." This name is often associated with the prominent Athenian statesman and general, Pericles, who played a significant role in the Golden Age of Athens and is remembered for his leadership, oratory skills, and contributions to the arts and democracy.
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Most individuals with the name Pericles are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Pericles in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pericles using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.