Medusa
Fact sheet
- Name
- Medusa
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The first name Medusa is a Latinized variant of the name Medousa (Μέδουσα), which originates from Greek mythology. Its direct translation is 'the protector' and 'the ruler.'
What does the name Medusa mean?
The name Medusa, a female first name, is a Latinized form of Medousa (Μέδουσα), which has its roots in Greek mythology. Translated, it means 'the protector' or 'the ruler.' This meaning goes back to the ancient Greek word médomai (μέδομαι), which means 'guardian' or 'protector.' In mythology, Medusa is depicted as a woman whose head is covered with snakes and who has the ability to enchant people. Those who look into her eyes are turned to stone by her gaze.
Where does the name Medusa come from?
The name Medusa has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'the protector.' It is derived from the ancient Greek expression médomai (μέδομαι), which means 'guardian' or 'protector.' The name is common in both Greek and Latinized forms.
How do you pronounce Medusa?
Me-du-sa
Popularity
Medusa is a rather rare first name in Germany. It has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best placement was in 2022, reaching 15,292nd place in the US name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times in the USA, which places it at 6,849th in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 9,768th in the USA.
Nicknames & pet names
Med / Ursa
Famous people
- Eva Medusa Gühne (actress from Germany)
Frequently asked questions about the name Medusa
What is the origin of the name Medusa?
The name Medusa has its roots in ancient Greek and is a Latinized form of Medousa. It means 'the protector' and derives from the ancient Greek word médomai, which means 'guardian' or 'protector.'
What does the name Medusa mean?
Medusa means 'the protector' or 'the ruler.' In Greek mythology, she is depicted as a woman with snakes on her head who has the ability to enchant people with her gaze.
How popular is the name Medusa?
Medusa is a rare first name and is not commonly given today. However, it has a certain appeal due to its mythological roots and unique meaning.