Abraxas

Abraxas Meaning & Origin

About Abraxas
The name "Abraxas" is derived from ancient Gnostic beliefs and holds a complex symbolic meaning. It represents a deity or a divine being that encompasses both good and evil, light and darkness, creation and destruction. Abraxas is often depicted as a composite creature with the body of a human and the head of a rooster, symbolizing its dualistic nature. It signifies the unity and balance of opposing forces, emphasizing the idea that true enlightenment can only be achieved by embracing and transcending the contradictions of existence.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Abraxas are male.

Abraxas Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 180% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APRKSS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A160202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 B R AE1 K S AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/əˈbræksəz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APRKSS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Abraxas in Braille

Here's how to represent Abraxas in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Abraxas in braille

How to Spell the Name Abraxas in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Abraxas using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Abraxas in sign language

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