Names Xerxes

Xerxes

Found 3 entry about "Xerxes"

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Xerxes means "ruler over heroes" in Old Persian. It is derived from the word "xšāya-ṛšā" which means "ruler" and "ḫṛiϑiyā" meaning "hero".
Scripts(How to write)
???????(Old Persian)
In Persian, Xerxes is written as "خشایارشاه" which is pronounced "Khashayar Shah".
Ξέρξης(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
ZERK-seez or ZURK-seez
ZURK-seez(English)
Popularity
The name Xerxes is not very popular around the world. It is ranked #11,995 in the United States, and is not ranked in other countries.

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Xerxes Name meanings & History

The name Xerxes means "ruler over heroes" in Old Persian. It is derived from the word "xšāya-ṛšā" which means "ruler" and "ḫṛiϑiyā" meaning "hero". Greek form of the Old Persian name ??????? (Xšayarša), which meant "ruler over heroes". This was the name of a 5th-century BC king of Persia, the son of Darius the Great. He attempted an invasion of Greece, which ended unsuccessfully at the battle of Salamis. The name Xerxes is most commonly used in Iran, where it is still regarded as a majestic name. It is also used by people who admire Persian history, culture, and mythology.

Zodiac Sign of Xerxes: Excited Gemini

Synonyms of Xerxes:

X: Extravagant,Extreme,Extensive,X marks' the spot,Excitement,Exhaustive,Exaggeration

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

R: Resourceful,Rational,Restless,Reason

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

Xerxes is:

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2.) Xerxes (Male)

Usage: Persian

Meanings: (Persian) leader

Other Forms: Xerk, Xerky, Zerk, Zerkes, Zerkez


3.) Xerxes (Male)

Usage: Persian

Meanings: (Persian) ruler. History: a king of Persia.

Other Forms: Xeres, Xerus, Zerk, Zerzes