What Does the Name Pericles Mean

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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...

Origin: Ancient GreekGender: Boy
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