Argus

Argus Meaning & Origin

About Argus
The name "Argus" is of Greek origin and derives from Greek mythology. It is commonly associated with the character Argus Panoptes, a giant with a hundred eyes who was known for his ability to see everything. As a result, the name "Argus" has come to symbolize vigilance, watchfulness, and keen observation. It is often used to describe individuals who possess a heightened sense of awareness and attentiveness.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Argus are male.

Argus Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARKS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A6202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 R G AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑrgəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Argus in Braille

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

The name Argus in braille

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

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

The name Argus in sign language

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