Xerxes etymology

Etymology:

Xerxes is the Hellenization of the Old Persian name "Khshayarsha," which means "hero among heroes."

Meaning:

• Hero among heroes
• King of kings

Origin:

Xerxes is a name of Persian origin that was borne by two prominent kings of the Achaemenid Empire:

• Xerxes I (486-465 BCE): The son of King Darius I, Xerxes I is known for his unsuccessful invasion of Greece (480-479 BCE).
• Xerxes II (424-423 BCE): The son of King Artaxerxes I, Xerxes II was the last male descendant of Darius I.

Usage:

Xerxes is primarily used as a masculine given name. In modern times, it has been occasionally used as a surname.

Notable People with the Name:

• Xerxes I, King of Persia
• Xerxes II, King of Persia
• Xerxes of Armenia, Armenian king (165-162 BCE)
• Xerxes, son of Nicomedes II of Bithynia

Xerxes relate terms

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• article

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