Aphrodite

Aphrodite Meaning & Origin

About Aphrodite
The name "Aphrodite" is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "aphros," meaning "foam." In Greek mythology, Aphrodite is the goddess of love, beauty, and desire. The name reflects her birth story, as she was said to have emerged from the sea foam created by the severed genitals of the sky god Uranus. As the embodiment of love and beauty, Aphrodite represents passion, attraction, and the power of physical and emotional connections.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Aphrodite are female.

Aphrodite Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 18.75% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AFRTT
🗽 NYSIIS
AFFPA
🔊 Soundex
A10603030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE2 F R AH0 D AY1 T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˌæfrəˈdaɪti/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFRTT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A163

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Aphrodite in Braille

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

The name Aphrodite in braille

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

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

The name Aphrodite in sign language

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