Antigone

Antigone Meaning & Origin

About Antigone
The name "Antigone" is of Greek origin and is derived from the combination of two words: "anti," meaning "against," and "gone," meaning "birth" or "generation." Therefore, the name Antigone can be interpreted to mean "against birth" or "against generation." In Greek mythology, Antigone is a tragic heroine known for her defiance and determination to honor her brother's burial rights, even if it meant going against the laws of the state. The name Antigone is often associated with strength, rebellion, and a strong sense of justice.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Antigone are female.

Antigone Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 100% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANTKN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A5302050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE0 T IH1 G AH0 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/æˈtɪgəni/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANTKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Antigone in Braille

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

The name Antigone in braille

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

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

The name Antigone in sign language

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