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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Soul, breath of life (also the Greek word for 'butterfly')
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- SY-kee
Psyche (SY-kee) is a Greek name meaning "soul" or "breath of life," and it is also the Greek word for "butterfly." It's a short, two-syllable name with a gentle sound and a meaning that's easy to explain to a child someday.
Meaning & Origin of Psyche
Meaning: Soul, breath of life (also the Greek word for 'butterfly').
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Psyche
SY-keeIPA /ˈsaɪki/
Popularity of Psyche
Psyche 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 Psyche mean?
Soul, breath of life (also the Greek word for ‘butterfly’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Psyche?
Psyche is pronounced SY-kee (IPA: /ˈsaɪki/).
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