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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Surrounded by glory, far-famed
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- PAIR-ih-kleez
Pericles (PAIR-ih-kleez) is a Greek name meaning "surrounded by glory" or "far-famed." It's a long, four-syllable name with a rolling, classical sound, for parents who want something with real weight behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Pericles
Meaning: Surrounded by glory, far-famed.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Pericles
PAIR-ih-kleezIPA /ˈpɛrɪkliːz/
Popularity of Pericles
Pericles does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Pericles mean?
Surrounded by glory, far-famed. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Pericles?
Pericles is pronounced PAIR-ih-kleez (IPA: /ˈpɛrɪkliːz/).
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