Persephone
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Persephone
The name 'Persephone' likely means "she who brings destruction" or "to destroy," derived from the Greek *perso* (to destroy) and *phone* (murder/slaughter).
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Etymology
The name 'Persephone' likely means "she who brings destruction" or "to destroy," derived from the Greek *perso* (to destroy) and *phone* (murder/slaughter). It is used in ancient Greek culture and religion, notably as the name of the goddess of the underworld and spring, daughter of Zeus and Demeter, central to the Eleusinian Mysteries.
Persephone currently ranks #735 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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