Atlas

Atlas Meaning & Origin

About Atlas
The name Atlas is of Greek origin and its meaning is often interpreted as "bearer" or "endurer." In Greek mythology, Atlas was a Titan who was condemned to hold up the heavens for eternity. As a result, the name Atlas has come to symbolize strength, endurance, and the ability to carry heavy burdens. It is often associated with resilience and determination.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Atlas are male.

Atlas Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 12% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATLS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A3402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 T L AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈætləs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A342

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Atlas in Braille

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

The name Atlas in braille

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

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

The name Atlas in sign language

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