Aeneas

Aeneas Meaning & Origin

About Aeneas
The name Aeneas is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "ainos," meaning "praise" or "praised." In Greek mythology, Aeneas was a Trojan hero and the son of the goddess Aphrodite. He is best known for his role in the epic poem "The Aeneid" by the Roman poet Virgil, where he is depicted as the founder of Rome and a symbol of piety, duty, and perseverance. The name Aeneas is often associated with qualities such as honor, bravery, and divine favor.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Aeneas are male.

Aeneas Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -26.09% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 N IY0 AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈæniəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Aeneas in Braille

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

The name Aeneas in braille

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

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

The name Aeneas in sign language

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