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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Most individuals with the name Xerxes are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 21.43% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Xerxes in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.