"O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?"
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Persephone Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Persephone
girl
Persephone means "Bringer of destruction; Spring maiden", a girl's name of Greek origin. The name Persephone does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Persephone returns — death stingless, the grave defeated, Christ raised and death having no more dominion, eternal spring.
Is Persephone in the Bible?
No — the name Persephone does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Bringer of destruction; Spring maiden", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Persephone.
Pronunciation:/per-SEF-uh-nee/
OriginGreek
MeaningBringer of destruction; Spring maiden
What does Persephone mean?
Persephone is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Bringer of destruction; Spring maiden". Persephone returns from the underworld — and Christ conquered death itself. 'O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?' Persephone is the return, the life that outlasts the grave.
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What does Persephone mean in the Bible?
Persephone means "Bringer of destruction; Spring maiden" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Persephone returns from the underworld — and Christ conquered death itself. 'O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?' Persephone is the return, the life that outlasts the grave.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Persephone?
Persephone is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Bringer of destruction; Spring maiden" — not because Scripture names anyone Persephone.
"Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Persephone?
Persephone has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Persephone?
Persephone is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Persephone?
Persephone returns — death stingless, the grave defeated, Christ raised and death having no more dominion, eternal spring.
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Names like Persephone
Other Greek biblical names that share the spirit of "Bringer of destruction; Spring maiden" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Persephone
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Ambrose
boy
"Immortal; Divine"
Persephone & Ambrose
Ambrose
boy
"Immortal; Divine"
Persephone & Ambrose
Christopher
boy
"Christ-bearer"
Persephone & Christopher
Isidore
boy
"Gift of Isis; Gift of God"
Persephone & Isidore
Isidore
boy
"Gift of Isis; Gift of God"
Persephone & Isidore
Isidore
boy
"Gift of Isis; Gift of knowledge"
Persephone & Isidore
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Persephone name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Persephone does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Bringer of destruction; Spring maiden", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Persephone.
Persephone means "Bringer of destruction; Spring maiden." It is a Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Bringer of destruction; Spring maiden" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek. Persephone comes into English from Greek and carries the sense "Bringer of destruction; Spring maiden." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Persephone
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Persephone?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Persephone?
You can read every verse where Persephone appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.