Perseo as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Perseo

What is the meaning of the name Perseo ?

The baby name Perseo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'IPA': '/perˈsɛ.o/', 'respelling': 'per-SEH-oh', 'english_approx': '/pərˈseɪ.oʊ/ (per-SAY-oh)'}.

Perseo is Greek in Origin.

Perseo is the Italian and Spanish form of the mythic name Perseus, from Ancient Greek Perseus (Περσεύς). Its etymology is uncertain: many scholars connect it to the Greek verb perthō, “to ravage, destroy,” yielding the sense “destroyer” or “avenger,” while others note a legendary link to Persēs and the Persians. The name is inseparable from the hero who slew Medusa and saved Andromeda, a narrative popular in classical literature and art; Benvenuto Cellini’s celebrated bronze “Perseo con la testa di Medusa” helped fix the form in Italian culture. As a given name, Perseo remained rare but has seen modest modern revival in Italy and the Spanish‑speaking world.

Variants include Perseus (English), Persée (French), Perseu (Portuguese/Catalan), and Perseas (Modern Greek Περσέας). Short forms like Perse occur informally; English Percy is related by association rather than origin.