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View Name: Paris


PARIS (1)
GENDER: Masculine
USAGE: Greek Mythology
OTHER SCRIPTS: Παρις (Ancient Greek)
PRONOUNCED: PER-is (English), PAR-is (English)   [key]
Meaning & History
Meaning unknown. In Greek mythology he was the Trojan prince who kidnapped Helen and began the Trojan War. Though presented as a somewhat of a coward in the 'Iliad', he did manage to slay the great hero Achilles. He was himself eventually slain in battle by Philoctetes.
Related Names
OTHER LANGUAGES: Paride (Italian)
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