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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Daughter of Briseus (a patronymic, not an independent lexical meaning)
- Origin
- Ancient Greek
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- bry-SEE-is
Briseis (bry-SEE-is) is an Ancient Greek name meaning "daughter of Briseus," a patronymic that points to a father rather than carrying a meaning of its own. It has a distinctive four-sound rhythm with the stress on the middle syllable, and it's a rarely used choice in the U.S.
Meaning & Origin of Briseis
Meaning: Daughter of Briseus (a patronymic, not an independent lexical meaning).
Origin: Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Briseis
bry-SEE-isIPA /bɹaɪˈsiːɪs/
Popularity of Briseis
Briseis peaked at #1991 in 2006, when 100 babies were given the name, and by 2024 it had slipped to #4564 with 30 babies. Across the 2000-2024 range, it has stayed a rare name.
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FAQ
What does the name Briseis mean?
Daughter of Briseus (a patronymic, not an independent lexical meaning). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Briseis?
Briseis is pronounced bry-SEE-is (IPA: /bɹaɪˈsiːɪs/).
Is Briseis a popular name right now?
Briseis peaked at #1991 in 2006 and is ranked #4564 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2000–2024.)
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