Pericles
Meaning of Pericles
Pericles is a male name of Greek origin. It is pronounced as PEH-rih-kleez (/pɛˈrɪkliːz/) in Greek. Variations of the name include Perikles. Although not very common, Pericles has been used as a name for newborns in the United States. In recent years, it ranked around 10,000th in popularity. Pericles is associated with strength and leadership due to its historical significance. In ancient Greece, Pericles was an influential statesman and orator who guided Athens during its Golden Age. Choosing the name Pericles for your baby boy can honor this rich history and embody qualities of wisdom and charisma.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as PEH-rih-kleez (/pɛˈrɪkliːz/)
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Notable People Named Pericles
| Pericles Lewis is the Douglas Tracy Smith Professor of comparative literature at Yale University and the Dean of Yale College. |
| Péricles Aparecido Fonseca de Faria, also known as Péricles, is a Brazilian singer, composer, and instrumentalist known for his work in the pagode subgenre of samba and as the former vocalist of Exaltasamba. |
| Péricles da Silva Nunes, also known as Péricles, is a retired Brazilian footballer who excelled as a defensive midfielder. |
| Junior Pericles Pinto Catarina, also known as Pericles, is a Brazilian footballer playing as an attacking midfielder for Adriatiku Mamurrasi, currently on loan from FK Kukësi in the Albanian Superliga. |
