Creon

Creon Meaning & Origin

About Creon
The name "Creon" is of Greek origin and has multiple meanings. In Greek mythology, Creon was a character known for his strong sense of duty and loyalty. The name itself is derived from the Greek word "kréōn," which means "ruler" or "king." It signifies someone who is authoritative, responsible, and has a natural inclination towards leadership. Additionally, Creon is often associated with the tragic figure from Sophocles' play "Antigone," where he represents the conflict between personal beliefs and the laws of the state.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Creon are male.

Creon Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IY1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/creon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Creon in Braille

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

The name Creon in braille

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

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

The name Creon in sign language

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