Pericles
Found 4 entry about "Pericles"
Περικλῆς(Ancient Greek)
puh-RIK-leez
Pericles Name meanings & History
One who is surrounded by glory. From the Greek name Περικλῆς (Perikles), which was derived from the Greek elements περί (peri) meaning "around, exceedingly" and κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory". This was the name of a 5th-century BC Athenian statesman and general. It is also the name of the central character in the play Pericles, Prince of Tyre (1608) written (or co-written) by William Shakespeare. Pericles is a strong and unique name that is ideal for parents who seek a distinctive name for their baby boy.
Zodiac Sign of Pericles: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra
Synonyms of Pericles:
P: Particular,Passive,Partnership,Political,Pensive
E: Enlighten,Entertain,Enliven,Exaggerate,Environment,Expressive
R: Restless,Reason,Resourceful,Rational
I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate
C: Clever,Candid,Copycat,Chatty,Cute,Curious,Choice
L: Languid,Lovely,Lover,Liaison,Luscious,Legal,Lazy
S: Sensuality,Social Standing,Sex,Success,Status,Security,Solidity
Pericles is:- a Class name
- a Classic name
- a Complex name
- a Formal name
- a Mature name
- a Serious name
- a Strange name
- a Strong name
- a Upper name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
Pericles of Athens was the most prominent historical figure with this name.
2.) PERICLES (Male)
Usage: Greek
Meanings: Derived from the Greek peri (around, surrounding) and kleos (fame, glory): hence, “far-famed.” (PEH-REE-KLEHS)
