Cygnus

Cygnus Meaning & Origin

About Cygnus
The name "Cygnus" is of Greek origin and it means "swan." In Greek mythology, Cygnus was a handsome prince who was transformed into a swan after his death. The name is often associated with grace, elegance, and beauty, reflecting the characteristics of the swan. In astronomy, Cygnus is also the name of a constellation that represents a swan flying through the night sky.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cygnus are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C02502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 G N AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɪgnəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNS', 'SKNS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cygnus in Braille

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

The name Cygnus in braille

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

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

The name Cygnus in sign language

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