Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Symbolizing endless and futile labor
Pronunciation: SIS-uh-fuhs, /ˈsɪsɪfəs/
Popularity Rank: #1,609,018
In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was a king who was punished by Zeus for his deceitful behavior. He was condemned to roll a boulder up a hill, only to have it roll back down each time he reached the top. The name Sisyphus symbolizes endless and futile labor.
The name Sisyphus is of Greek origin and means Symbolizing endless and futile labor. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Sisyphus is found in Egypt, United States of America, Bangladesh, and 2 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SIS-uh-fuhs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsɪsɪfəs/
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At NamesLook, the name Sisyphus is recorded 7 times globally, ranking it as the 1,609,018th most common name worldwide.
Sisyphus is most prevalent in Egypt, with 2 occurrences, making it the 395,511th most popular name in the country.
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