Quick answer
Perseus is a boy name meaning "to destroy".
Pronunciation: Classical Greek /per.sěu̯s/; American English /ˈpɜɹ.si.əs/; British English /ˈpɜː.si.əs/.
Meaning and history
Possibly derived from Greek πέρθω ( pertho ) meaning "to destroy". In Greek mythology Perseus was a hero who was said to have founded the ancient city of Mycenae. He was the son of Zeus and Danaë. Mother and child were exiled by Danaë's father Acrisius, and Perseus was raised on the island of Seriphos. The king of the island compelled Perseus to kill the Gorgon Medusa, who was so ugly that anyone who gazed upon her was turned to stone. After obtaining winged sandals and other tools from the gods, he succeeded in his task by looking at Medusa in the reflection of his shield and slaying her in her sleep. On his return he defeated a sea monster in order to save Andromeda, who became his wife.
Notes and context
Usage: greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Περσεύς