83%RatingSave Gender Feminine Usage Greek Mythology Scripts Pron. /pə.ˈsɪf.eɪ.i/ (English) [key ·simplify] Meaning & History Derived from Greek , from Helios who married Minos, the king of Crete. Because her husband offended Poseidon, she was cursed to fall in love with a bull, with which she bore the monstrous Minotaur. Related Names Rootspas + phaos Categories Greek mythology light Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Entry added July 18, 2025