Perun

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Pronounced PEH-roon /ˈpɛ.run/Medium

Meaning: From the Slavic Perun, 'the striker; thunder' (from per, 'to strike/beat'); the supreme Slavic god of thunder, lightning, and the sky; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The striker; thunder: Perun is the Slavic god of thunder. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'PEH-roon'). We note the god.

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MeaningFrom the Slavic Perun, 'the striker; thunder' (from per, 'to strike/beat'); the supreme Slavic god of thunder, lightning, and the sky; we note the god

History & Origin

Perun comes from the Slavic Perun, 'the striker; thunder' (from per, 'to strike/beat'); the supreme Slavic god of thunder and the sky (we note the god). A bold, classic name (said 'PEH-roon').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-striker at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Perun is 'the striker; thunder' in Slavic (from per, 'to strike') — the supreme Slavic god of thunder, lightning, and the sky — a bold, storied name (we note the god; said 'PEH-roon').

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References — Perun — Slavic mythology; god

Variations

PerkunPiorun

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Perun mean?

Perun is Slavic for 'the striker; thunder' (from per); the supreme god of thunder and the sky. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Perun?

It's said PEH-roon /ˈpɛ.run/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Perun a boy or girl name?

Perun is a boy's name.

How popular is Perun?

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