Persephone
/P-ER-S-EH-F-AH-N-IY/
Queen of the Underworld and goddess of spring — Persephone is the daughter of Demeter who was abducted by Hades and made his queen, her annual return from the underworld marking the arrival of spring.
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Yes — Persephone is a Pagan girl name of Greek origin, meaning “Queen of the Underworld and goddess of spring — Persephone is the daughter of Demeter who was abducted by Hades and made his queen, her annual return from the underworld marking the arrival of spring.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Persephone is a girl's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Pagan families. The name means "Queen of the Underworld and goddess of spring — Persephone is the daughter of Demeter who was abducted by Hades and made his queen, her annual return from the underworld marking the arrival of spring." and belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.
Beyond its Pagan heritage, Persephone is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among European, American, Greek families, Persephone carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Persephone look like?
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See Persephone's baby portrait →What does Persephone's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Persephone resonates in either tradition.
Persephone's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Persephone's full reading →
Does Persephone go with your family's names?
Persephone breaks into 8 sounds: /P-ER-S-EH-F-AH-N-IY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Persephone sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Persephone beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Persephone — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Persephone
If Persephone resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Pagan girl names, common in European families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Pagan girl names from the Nature cluster
Names that sound similar
Pagan girl names that open with the same syllables as Persephone
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Common questions about Persephone
What does the name Persephone mean?
Persephone means "Queen of the Underworld and goddess of spring — Persephone is the daughter of Demeter who was abducted by Hades and made his queen, her annual return from the underworld marking the arrival of spring.." It is a girl name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Pagan families.
Is Persephone a boy or girl name?
Persephone is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Persephone?
Persephone is of Greek origin, used in Pagan, Christian traditions, commonly among European, American, Greek families.
Is Persephone a Pagan name?
Yes. Persephone is a girl name traditionally used in Pagan families, of Greek origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Persephone mean in Greek?
Persephone originates from Greek, where it means "Queen of the Underworld and goddess of spring — Persephone is the daughter of Demeter who was abducted by Hades and made his queen, her annual return from the underworld marking the arrival of spring.."
What are common nicknames for Persephone?
Common short forms of Persephone include Persie, Sephy.
What is the numerology of Persephone?
Persephone has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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