Xerxes
pronounced /Xe-rxe-s/
Form of the Persian name Khshayarsha which meant ruler over heroes. This was a 5th-century BC king of Persia, the son of Darius the Great. He attempted an invasion of Greece, which ended unsuccessfully at the battle of Salamis.
About the name
Xerxes is a traditional History boy name meaning 'Form of the Persian name Khshayarsha which meant ruler over heroes. This was a 5th-century BC king of Persia, the son of Darius the Great. He attempted an invasion of Greece, which ended unsuccessfully at the battle of Salamis'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Xerxes
- What is the meaning of the name Xerxes?
- Xerxes means "Form of the Persian name Khshayarsha which meant ruler over heroes. This was a 5th-century BC king of Persia, the son of Darius the Great. He attempted an invasion of Greece, which ended unsuccessfully at the battle of Salamis.". It is a traditional boy name of History origin.
- How is Xerxes written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): xेर्xेस · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): xેર્xેસ
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