The name Medusa is usually given to a Girl.
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The origin of the name lies in Greek.
Medusa is pronounced as /mɛ.ˈdu.sə/(English)
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Pronunciation
/mɛ.ˈdu.sə/(English)
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Meaning
From the Greek Μέδουσα (
Medousa), which was derived from μέδω (medo) meaning "to protect, to rule over".
In Greek myth this was the name of one of the three Gorgons, ugly women who had snakes for hair. She was so hideous that anyone who gazed upon her was turned to stone, so the hero
Perseus had to look using the reflection
In his shield
In order to slay her.
Origin
Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Pronunciation
/mɛ.ˈdu.sə/(English)