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Persephone name meaning
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What does the name Persephone mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Persephone
User Submitted Origins
Greek
75%
Italian
13%
Russian
6%
English
6%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Persephone is of Italian origin and means "Persephone is a feminine name and that of the threefold Greek Goddess of Springtime and Rebirth; it translates to: 'she who is good sounding; she who is pleasing to ears.' The origin of Persephone comes from Enna, Sicily. This is very important to know, because it better explains the actual meaning of her name in its truest and purest sense, right from the origin of her birth place".
- According to a user from Connecticut, U.S., the name Persephone is of Italian origin and means "She who is good sounding. She who is pleasing to ears. Bearer of light".
- According to a user from Australia, the name Persephone is of Greek origin and means "Persephone is a greek goddess. Daughter of Zeus and Demeter".
- A submission from Missouri, U.S. says the name Persephone means "Beautiful maiden who is pure and good" and is of Greek origin.
- According to a user from Virginia, U.S., the name Persephone is of Greek origin and means "Persephone is the mythical wife of Hades, Greek king of the underworld".
- A submission from Kentucky, U.S. says the name Persephone means "Goddess of spring and queen of the underworld" and is of Greek origin.
- A user from Trinidad and Tobago says the name Persephone is of Greek origin and means "Bringer of death".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Persephone means "Bringer of death or Bringer of destruction" and is of Greek origin.
- According to a user from Alaska, U.S., the name Persephone is of Greek origin and means ", 'to destroy'".
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- (Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
Wiktionary
From Ancient Greek Περσεφόνη (Persephónē)
- (Greek mythology) A minor deity, the queen of the Underworld/Hades, and goddess of the seasons and vegetation. Originally named Kore/Core, she is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter; and the wife of Hades. Her Roman counterpart is Proserpina.
- (astronomy) 399 Persephone, a main belt asteroid.
- (rare) A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Persephone was also found in the following language(s): Latin and Portuguese
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Persephone
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Notable Persons With the Last Name Persephone
Notable Persons With the Last Name Persephone
Persephone
Persephone is a fictional character.
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