Axon

Axon Meaning & Origin

About Axon
The name "Axon" is derived from the Greek word "axios," meaning "worthy" or "deserving." In the context of neuroscience, an axon is a long, slender projection of a nerve cell that transmits electrical impulses to other cells. Symbolically, the name "Axon" can represent qualities such as strength, connectivity, and the ability to transmit information effectively.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Axon are male.

Axon Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 37.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKSN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 K S AA2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈækˌsɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Axon in Braille

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

The name Axon in braille

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

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

The name Axon in sign language

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