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Origin: Greek

Meaning: Destroyer

Perses is a boy's name of Greek origin. In Greek mythology, he was the son of Titans Crius and Eurybia. Perses, with a name meaning "destroyer," it may surprise you to know he was also known as a symbol of peace. Perhaps most famously, Perses is known as the father of Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft and wilderness and a staunch protector of the abused. Whether your beliefs align with the notion of clean slates create the most peace or holding fast to this reality and making it better, the name Perses wraps it all into one.