Xerxes

Xerxes Meaning & Origin

About Xerxes
The name "Xerxes" is of Persian origin and means "ruler over heroes" or "ruler over warriors." It is derived from the Old Persian word "xšaya-," meaning "ruler" or "king," and "arša-" meaning "hero" or "warrior." Xerxes is a historical name associated with several Persian kings, most notably Xerxes I, who ruled the Achaemenid Empire in the 5th century BCE. The name reflects power, leadership, and a connection to military prowess.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Xerxes are male.

Xerxes Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 21.43% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRKSS
🗽 NYSIIS
XA
🔊 Soundex
X06202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z ER1 K S IY0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈzərksiz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRKSS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
X622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Xerxes in Braille

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

The name Xerxes in braille

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

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

The name Xerxes in sign language

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