Περσεφόνη
Persefóni/per.seˈfo.ni/feminine
Περσεφόνη (Persefóni) is the Greek name for the goddess Persephone.
Meaning: Greek goddess (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Περσεφόνη is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The name has four syllables: per-se-FÓ-ni. The stress is on the third syllable. In the International Phonetic Alphabet, it is transcribed as /per.seˈfo.ni/.
Did you know?
- In Greek literature and drama, referring to the goddess by her name can sometimes be avoided through euphemisms to prevent bad luck, a practice known as 'avoiding the name'.
- While the name is famously associated with the underworld, the Greek name itself is etymologically linked to the concept of 'bringing destruction' or 'bringing death'.
- The goddess Περσεφόνη is frequently called Κόρα ('Kore'), meaning 'the maiden', as a way to distinguish her innocent youth from her role as the Queen of the Dead.
Examples in context
- Η Περσεφόνη είναι η βασίλισσα του κάτω κόσμου.Persephone is the queen of the underworld.
- Η Περσεφόνη είναι θεά της φύσης.I Persefóni eínai theá tis fýsis.Persephone is a goddess of nature.
- Διαβάζω για την Περσεφόνη.Diavázo gia tin Persefóni.I am reading about Persephone.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing Greek mythology in a classroom.
- Νίκος NikosΣου αρέσει η ιστορία της Περσεφόνης;Sou arései i istoría tis Persefónis?Do you like the story of Persephone?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, είναι πολύ ενδιαφέρουσα.Nai, eínai polý endiaférousa.Yes, it is very interesting.
- Νίκος NikosΠότε επιστρέφει η Περσεφόνη στη γη;Póte epistréfei i Persefóni sti gi?When does Persephone return to earth?
- Ελένη EleniΕπιστρέφει κάθε άνοιξη.Epistréfei káthe anoíxi.She returns every spring.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “persephone” translations and entries Περσεφόνη, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Περσεφόνη, CC BY-SA 4.0.
