Daedalus

Daedalus Meaning & Origin

About Daedalus
The name "Daedalus" is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "daidala," meaning "cunningly wrought." In Greek mythology, Daedalus was a skilled craftsman and inventor known for his ingenuity and creativity. He is most famous for constructing the Labyrinth of Crete and designing wings for himself and his son, Icarus, enabling them to escape imprisonment. The name "Daedalus" is often associated with resourcefulness, inventiveness, and artistic skill.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Daedalus are male.

Daedalus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TTLS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D030402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 D AH0 L AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˌdeɪˈdæləs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TTLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D342

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Daedalus in Braille

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

The name Daedalus in braille

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

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

The name Daedalus in sign language

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