At a Glance
- Meaning
- Guardian, ruler; one who protects
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- muh-DOO-suh
Medusa is a Greek girl's name meaning “guardian, ruler; one who protects”. It appears in our list of Greek Baby Girl Names With Mythical Beauty.
Meaning & Origin of Medusa
Meaning: Guardian, ruler; one who protects.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Medusa
muh-DOO-suhIPA /məˈduːsə/
Popularity of Medusa
Medusa doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Medusa
Similar Names
Calliope · Clio · Erato · Hecuba · Deianira · Arachne
