Perseus

Perseus Meaning & Origin

About Perseus
The name "Perseus" is of Greek origin and holds mythological significance. It is derived from the Greek word "pertho," meaning "to destroy" or "to lay waste." In Greek mythology, Perseus was a hero known for slaying the Gorgon Medusa and rescuing Andromeda from a sea monster. The name Perseus is often associated with bravery, strength, and triumph over adversity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Perseus are male.

Perseus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 0.78% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRSS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER1 S IY0 AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈpərsiəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRSS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Perseus in Braille

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

The name Perseus in braille

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

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

The name Perseus in sign language

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