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Meaning & History
The first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun πεῖσα (peisa) meaning "obedience" or the Greek noun πεῖσις (peisis) meaning "persuasion". Both words are ultimately derived from the Greek verb πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)". The second element of this name is derived from the Greek noun στρατός (stratos) meaning "army".Also compare the Greek name Peithostratos, which is closely related and essentially means the same.This name was borne by an ancient Greek tyrant of Athens from the 6th century BC as well as by two characters in Greek mythology.