Tisiphone Name Meaning

The name Tisiphone is of Greek origin and is most commonly associated with Greek mythology. Tisiphone was one of the three Erinyes, also known as the Furies, who were female deities representing vengeance.

In Greek mythology, Tisiphone was responsible for punishing crimes such as murder and patricide. She would often torment and pursue the wrongdoers, driving them to madness and guilt. The name Tisiphone itself comes from the Greek words "tisis" meaning punishment, and "phone" meaning murder or slaying.