Akhilles

Akhilles Meaning & Origin

About Akhilles
The name "Akhilles" is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "akhos," meaning "pain" or "grief." In Greek mythology, Akhilles was a hero of the Trojan War, known for his exceptional strength and bravery. The name Akhilles signifies the concept of enduring pain or grief, reflecting the hero's legendary resilience and his tragic fate.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Akhilles are male.

Akhilles Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKLS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A20402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 K IY1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/akhilles*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Akhilles in Braille

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

The name Akhilles in braille

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

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

The name Akhilles in sign language

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