To destroy; derived from the Greek hero Perseus
Persayus is a creative modern feminine spelling of the Greek name Perseus. In mythology, Perseus was a legendary hero and the son of Zeus who defeated Medusa. The name is rooted in the Greek word 'pertho', meaning to destroy or to pillage.
Less common today
Persayus isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,125 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The demigod hero and slayer of monsters in Greek mythology · Greek Mythology
