Circe

Circe Meaning & Origin

About Circe
The name "Circe" is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "kirke," meaning "bird." In Greek mythology, Circe was a powerful sorceress known for her ability to transform men into animals. She is often associated with enchantment, magic, and seduction. The name Circe symbolizes her captivating and transformative nature, reflecting her role as a mystical figure in ancient Greek literature and folklore.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Circe are female.

Circe Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 41.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S ER1 S
🌐 IPA
/circe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Circe in Braille

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

The name Circe in braille

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

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

The name Circe in sign language

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