Pericles Name Meaning
The name Pericles comes from Ancient Greek roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Pericles below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Pericles Name Meaning
Ancient Greek (Latinized)From the Greek name Περικλης (Perikles), which was derived from the Greek elements περι (peri) "around, exceedingly" and κλεος (kleos) "glory". This was the name of a 5th-century BC Athenian...
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