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Perse Name Meaning, Origin & History

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Perse

"An Oceanid, (one of the three thousand daughters of the Titans' Oceanus and Tethys), and the wife of the sun god, Helios, by whom she is the mother of Aeetes, Perses, Pasiphae, and Circe. One of her many sisters is Amphitrite, (the wife of Poseidon). Perse is also closely identified with Hecate."

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Meaning
An Oceanid, (one of the three thousand daughters of the Titans' Oceanus and Tethys), and the wife of the sun god, Helios, by whom she is the mother of Aeetes, Perses, Pasiphae, and Circe. One of her many sisters is Amphitrite, (the wife of Poseidon). Perse is also closely identified with Hecate.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
N/A
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Perse Mean?

Perse may refer to:Perse (mythology), an Oceanid and consort of Helios in Greek mythology The Perse School, an independent co-educational school in Cambridge, England Stephen Perse Foundation, a family of independent schools in Cambridge and Saffron Walden, England Stephen Perse, the founder of The Perse School Saint-John Perse, a French diplomat and poet Broderie perse, a sewing technique Perse, a genus of fossil snails in the family Fasciolariidae Virachola perse, a species of butterfly A river and a waterfall in Koknese manor park, Aizkraukle district, Latvia Pērse, a tributary to Daugava River Perse Ende, Indonesian football club Finnish profanity § perse

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Perse may refer to:Perse (mythology), an Oceanid and consort of Helios in Greek mythology The Perse School, an independent co-educational school in Cambridge, England Stephen Perse Foundation, a family of independent schools in Cambridge and Saffron Walden, England Stephen Perse, the founder of The Perse School Saint-John Perse, a French diplomat and poet Broderie perse, a sewing technique Perse, a genus of fossil snails in the family Fasciolariidae Virachola perse, a species of butterfly A river and a waterfall in Koknese manor park, Aizkraukle district, Latvia Pērse, a tributary to Daugava River Perse Ende, Indonesian football club Finnish profanity § perse…

Root Element
Perse
Core Meaning
"An Oceanid, (one of the three thousand daughters of the Titans' Oceanus and Tethys), and the wife of the sun god, Helios, by whom she is the mother of Aeetes, Perses, Pasiphae, and Circe. One of her many sisters is Amphitrite, (the wife of Poseidon). Perse is also closely identified with Hecate."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Perse

P 7
E 5
R 9
S 1
E 5
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
1
Soul Urge
Independence & Leadership
8
Personality
Power & Ambition

Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.

Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Perse" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "An Oceanid, (one of the three thousand daughters of the Titans' Oceanus and Tethys), and the wife of the sun god, Helios, by whom she is the mother of Aeetes, Perses, Pasiphae, and Circe. One of her many sisters is Amphitrite, (the wife of Poseidon). Perse is also closely identified with Hecate.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

A name used globally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Perse?

The Life Path number for Perse is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 8.

Is Perse a boy or girl name?

Perse is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 50% male and 50% female.

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