Crete

Crete Meaning & Origin

About Crete
The name "Crete" is derived from the Greek word "Kriti" which means "cavernous" or "rocky." It refers to the largest and most populous Greek island located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Known for its rich history, diverse culture, and stunning landscapes, Crete has been inhabited since ancient times and is associated with the Minoan civilization, one of the earliest advanced societies in Europe.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C6030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IY1 T
🌐 IPA
/krit/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crete in Braille

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

The name Crete in braille

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

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

The name Crete in sign language

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