Dymphna

Dymphna Meaning & Origin

About Dymphna
The name Dymphna is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Damhnait, meaning "fawn" or "little deer." It is a feminine name associated with purity, innocence, and grace, symbolizing gentleness and beauty. Dymphna is also known as the patron saint of mental illness, as her tragic story has made her a revered figure in Catholicism.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dymphna are female.

Dymphna Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TMFN
🗽 NYSIIS
DNFFPA
🔊 Soundex
D051050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH1 M F N AH0
🌐 IPA
/dymphna*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TMFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D515

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dymphna in Braille

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

The name Dymphna in braille

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

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

The name Dymphna in sign language

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