Achilleus

Achilleus Meaning & Origin

About Achilleus
The name "Achilleus" is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "achos," meaning "pain" or "grief." In Greek mythology, Achilleus was a heroic figure and the central character of Homer's epic poem, the Iliad. He was known for his exceptional strength, bravery, and skill in battle. The name Achilleus is often associated with qualities such as courage, resilience, and determination.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Achilleus are male.

Achilleus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 5.88% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AXLS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A20402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 K AH0 L IY2 Z
🌐 IPA
/achilleus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AXLS', 'AKLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Achilleus in Braille

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

The name Achilleus in braille

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

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

The name Achilleus in sign language

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