Atom

Atom Meaning & Origin

About Atom
The name "Atom" is derived from the Greek word "atomos," meaning indivisible. It represents the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element. The concept of atoms dates back to ancient Greek philosophers who hypothesized that matter is composed of tiny, indivisible particles. The name "Atom" signifies the fundamental building block of matter, highlighting its indivisible nature and its significance in understanding the composition and behavior of the physical world.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Atom are male.

Atom Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 52.78% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATM
🗽 NYSIIS
AN
🔊 Soundex
A305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 T AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈætəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Atom in Braille

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

The name Atom in braille

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

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

The name Atom in sign language

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