Where does “Persephone” come from?

Persephone comes from Ancient Greek Περσεφόνη, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European pers-, of uncertain origin and meaning.

Persephone (English): A minor deity, the queen of the Underworld/Hades, and goddess of the seasons and vegetation. Originally named Kore/Core, she is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter; and the wife of Hades. Her Roman counterpart is Proserpina

Definitions

  1. A minor deity, the queen of the Underworld/Hades, and goddess of the seasons and vegetation. Originally named Kore/Core, she is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter; and the wife of Hades. Her Roman counterpart is Proserpina

Ancestry of “Persephone”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekΠερσεφόνηPersephone; Proserpina
2Proto-Indo-Europeangʷʰen-to strike, slay, kill
3Proto-Indo-Europeanbʰon-—

Words derived from “Persephone”

Every word from Proto-Indo-European bʰon- →Every word from Proto-Indo-European gʷʰen- →Every word from Ancient Greek Περσεφόνη →