Despina

Despina Meaning & Origin

About Despina
The name Despina is of Greek origin and has multiple meanings. In Greek mythology, Despina was a nymph and the daughter of Poseidon, the god of the sea. The name Despina can also be translated to mean "lady" or "mistress" in Greek. It is a name that carries a sense of strength, beauty, and authority, reflecting its mythological origins and its usage as a title of respect.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Despina are female.

Despina Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -27.27% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TSPN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D021050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 S P IY1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/despina*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TSPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D215

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Despina in Braille

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

The name Despina in braille

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

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

The name Despina in sign language

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