Persephonie
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Persephonie
Persephonie is a variant spelling of Persephone, derived from Greek roots meaning "bringer of destruction" or "she who brings death," from the elements "pherein" (to bring) and "phonos" (murder/death).
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Etymology
Persephonie is a variant spelling of Persephone, derived from Greek roots meaning "bringer of destruction" or "she who brings death," from the elements "pherein" (to bring) and "phonos" (murder/death). The name originates from Greek mythology as the daughter of Demeter and Zeus, and is used primarily in Western cultures influenced by Greco-Roman traditions, with no specific religious practice tied to it beyond historical pagan worship.
Persephonie currently ranks #16,679 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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