Chiron

Chiron Meaning & Origin

About Chiron
The name "Chiron" is of Greek origin and holds multiple meanings. In Greek mythology, Chiron was a wise and knowledgeable centaur known for his exceptional teaching abilities and healing skills. As a mentor to many heroes, including Achilles and Jason, Chiron symbolizes wisdom, guidance, and the pursuit of knowledge. Additionally, the name Chiron is associated with healing and medicine, representing the ability to bring comfort and restoration to others.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Name Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Chiron are male.

Chiron Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 114.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
XRN
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C0605
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AY1 R AH0 N
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆสงaษชrษ™n/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('XRN', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chiron in Braille

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

The name Chiron in braille

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

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

The name Chiron in sign language

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