Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Powerful enchantress from Greek mythology.
Pronunciation: SUR-see, /ˈsɜr si/, S AH R S
Popularity Rank: #88,630
In Greek mythology, Circe was a powerful enchantress who turned Odysseus's men into animals in the Odyssey. It is derived from the Greek word 'kirke' meaning 'bird'.
The name Circe is of Greek origin and means Powerful enchantress from Greek mythology.. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Circe is commonly found in Mexico, United States of America, Italy, and 22 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SUR-see
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsɜr si/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AH R S
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Circe is recorded 280 times globally, ranking it as the 88,630th most common name worldwide.
Circe is most prevalent in Mexico, with 70 occurrences, making it the 8,979th most popular name in the country.
In Mexico, the name Circe is found among 1 in every 12869 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | #8,979 | 1 : 12,869 |
| United States of America | #28,267 | 1 : 36,182 |
| Italy | #27,374 | 1 : 42,233 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Circe from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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