What Does the Name Medusa Mean
The name Medusa comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Medusa below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Medusa Name Meaning
Greek Mythology (Latinized)From the Greek Μεδουσα (Medousa), which was derived from μεδω (medo) meaning "to protect, to rule over". In Greek myth this was the name of one of the three Gorgons, ugly women who had...
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