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Xerxes

ZURK-seez

Xerxes (name) means the name of several ancient Persian kings, most famously Xerxes I, who led an invasion of Greece. Example: “Xerxes I invaded Greece in 480 BC.”

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The name of several ancient Persian kings, most famously Xerxes I, who led an invasion of Greece.

"Xerxes I invaded Greece in 480 BC."

Word forms

Xerxeses plural

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ξέρξης (Xérxēs), from Old Persian 𐎧𐏁𐎹𐎠𐎼𐏁𐎠 (x-š-y-a-r-š-a /⁠Xšayāršā⁠/, “ruler among kings”). Doublet of Ahasuerus.

Origin: Ancient Greek

Frequently asked questions

What does “Xerxes” mean?

The word “Xerxes” means the name of several ancient Persian kings, most famously Xerxes I, who led an invasion of Greece.

How do you pronounce “Xerxes”?

“Xerxes” is pronounced ZURK-seez (/ˈzɝksiːz/ in IPA).

How do you use “Xerxes” in a sentence?

Here is “Xerxes” used in a sentence: “Xerxes I invaded Greece in 480 BC.”

What part of speech is “Xerxes”?

“Xerxes” is a name.

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