Achillies

Achillies Meaning & Origin

About Achillies
The name "Achilles" is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "achos," meaning "pain" or "grief." In Greek mythology, Achilles was a heroic warrior and the central character of Homer's epic poem, the Iliad. Known for his exceptional strength and bravery, Achilles is remembered for his role in the Trojan War. The name "Achilles" has come to symbolize courage, valor, and the tragic nature of human existence.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Achillies are male.

Achillies Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AXLS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A20402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 K IH1 L IY0 Z
🌐 IPA
/achillies*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AXLS', 'AKLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Achillies in Braille

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

The name Achillies in braille

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

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

The name Achillies in sign language

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