Pasiphaë

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
It is derived from Greek words "pasi" meaning "all" and "phaos" meaning "bright". Therefore, Pasiphaë means "all-bright". In Greek mythology, Pasiphaë was the daughter of Helios and wife of King Minos of Crete.
Scripts(How to write)
Πασιφάη (Pasifái)
Πασιφάη(Greek)
Pronunciation
Approximately
pa-SI-fə-ee,
pah-SEE-fah-ee
pass-if-AY-ee

cartoon of the name Pasiphaë
Cartoon of Pasiphaë

Pasiphaë Name meanings & History

It is derived from Greek words "pasi" meaning "all" and "phaos" meaning "bright". Therefore, Pasiphaë means "all-bright". In Greek mythology, Pasiphaë was the daughter of Helios and wife of King Minos of Crete. Derived from Greek πασιφαής (pasiphaēs) meaning "shining on all", which is ultimately derived from Greek πᾶς (pas) meaning "all, for all, of all" combined with Greek φάος (phaos) meaning "light" (related to Greek φῶς (phos) "light"). In mythology, Pasiphaë was the daughter of Helios, the sun god, and Perse, the oldest daughter of Oceanus and Tethys. Pasiphaë is a rare name and is not commonly used.

Zodiac Sign of Pasiphaë: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Pasiphaë:

P: Passive,Partnership,Political,Particular,Pensive

A: Argumentative,Action,Aggressive,Angry,Ambitious,Assertive

S: Sex,Status,Sensuality,Security,Success,Social Standing,Solidity

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

H: Heart's Desire,Hope,Hyper,Hobnobbing,Haggle

E: Environment,Entertain,Enliven,Enlighten,Expressive,Exaggerate

Pasiphaë is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Informal name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper Class name

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