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GirlPronounced English /tɪ.ˈsɪf.ə.ˌni/

Tisiphone

A name meaning "avenging murder".

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Tisiphone is a girl name meaning "avenging murder".

Pronunciation: English /tɪ.ˈsɪf.ə.ˌni/.

GenderGirl
Meaningavenging murder
PronunciationEnglish /tɪ.ˈsɪf.ə.ˌni/

Meaning and history

The name means "avenging murder" in Greek, derived from τίσις ( tisis ) meaning "vengeance" and φόνος ( phonos ) meaning "murder". This was the name of one of the Furies or Ἐρινύες (Erinyes) in Greek mythology. She killed Cithaeron with the bite of one of the snakes on her head.

Notes and context

Usage: greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Τισιφόνη