From Per, which means 'Rock'.
Pronunciation: PUR-see
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Percy is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "From Per". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: PUR-see. Lucky number: 10. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Πέρσυ
Πέρσυ σημαίνει Περσίδα, δηλαδή από την Περσίδα
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
PUR-see
IPA
/ˈpɜːrsi/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
10
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Percy is a name derived from the Old French name Percival, which is associated with the legend of Sir Percival, a knight of King Arthur's Round Table.
Middle Ages
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Percy
Percy means 'piercing stone' or 'rock'
פרסי
פרסי נגזר מפרסיה, אזור באימפריה הפרסית
Πέρσυ
Πέρσυ σημαίνει Περσίδα, δηλαδή από την Περσίδα
Percy
Percy means derived from Persia, a region in the Persian Empire
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