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Chryseis

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Pronounced kry-SEE-is /kraɪˈsi.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Chryseis, 'daughter of Chryses; the golden one' (from chrysos, 'gold'); the Trojan captive whose return sparked the quarrel in the Iliad; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Golden; daughter of Chryses: Chryseis is a Trojan captive of myth. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kry-SEE-is'). We note the myth.
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MeaningFrom the Greek Chryseis, 'daughter of Chryses; the golden one' (from chrysos, 'gold'); the Trojan captive whose return sparked the quarrel in the Iliad; we note the myth

History & Origin

Chryseis comes from the Greek Chryseis, 'daughter of Chryses; the golden one' (from chrysos, 'gold'); the Trojan captive whose return sparked the quarrel in the Iliad (we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'kry-SEE-is').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, golden at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Chryseis is 'daughter of Chryses; the golden one' in Greek (from chrysos, 'gold') — the Trojan captive whose return sparked the quarrel in the Iliad — a lyrical, storied name (we note the myth; said 'kry-SEE-is').
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References — Chryseis — Greek mythology

Variations

ChryseCriseis

Nicknames

Chryse

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chryseis mean?

Chryseis is Greek for 'daughter of Chryses; the golden one' (from chrysos); a Trojan captive in the Iliad. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Chryseis?

It's said kry-SEE-is /kraɪˈsi.ɪs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Chryseis a boy or girl name?

Chryseis is a girl's name.

How popular is Chryseis?

Chryseis is a very rare name in the U.S.

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