The baby name Pyramus is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "Pye-ruh-muhs".
Pyramus is Greek in Origin.
Pyramus is a name of Greek origin, meaning "belonging to the pyramid". In Greek mythology, Pyramus was a young man who fell in love with Thisbe, but their love was forbidden by their families. They decided to meet secretly under a mulberry tree, but when Thisbe arrived, she saw a lioness with a bloody mouth and ran away, leaving behind her veil. Pyramus arrived shortly after, saw the veil and assumed Thisbe was dead. He then killed himself with his sword, and Thisbe, returning to find Pyramus dead, also killed herself. The story of Pyramus and Thisbe has been retold in various forms, including in Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
The name Pyramus is predominantly male, although it could also be used for females. It is pronounced as PIE-ruh-muhs, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name is composed of two Greek words, "pyra" meaning "fire" and "mus" meaning "mouse". The combination of these two words is thought to refer to the idea of a mouse being burned alive in a fire, which was a common method of pest control in ancient Greece.
Pyramus is a name with a rich history and mythology behind it. While it may not be a common name today, it has been used in literature and art for centuries. The tragic love story of Pyramus and Thisbe has been retold in various forms, and the name Pyramus itself has a unique meaning and origin.
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