Medusa
meh-DOO-sa
Greek
"protect, rule"Share
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Updated Fri Nov 15 2024
Medusa Origin and Meaning
The name Medusa is a girl's name meaning "protect, rule".
In Greek myth, Medusa was one of the three monstrous Gorgons, with live venomous snakes in place of hair and the ability to turn people to stone with just a glance. In later myths, Medusa was originally a beautiful maiden, who was transformed into a monster by the jealous Athena.
Using a mirror to avoid looking directly at her, Medusa was slain by Perseus and her head turned into a shield. According to some legends, she bore Pegasus, the winged horse, and the giant Chrysaor, as she died.
Despite its heavy mythological baggage, Medusa broke into the US charts for girls in 2022.
Medusa Popularity
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