Eta

Eta Meaning & Origin

About Eta
The name "Eta" is of Greek origin and has multiple meanings. In Greek, it is the seventh letter of the alphabet and is pronounced as "ay-ta." As a given name, "Eta" is often used as a short form or nickname for longer names such as "Eftychia" or "Efthalia." It can also be a standalone name with various interpretations, including "life" or "eternity" in Greek. Additionally, "Eta" is a Basque name meaning "star," which adds another layer of significance to its meaning.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AT
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E300
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/eta*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eta in Braille

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

The name Eta in braille

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

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

The name Eta in sign language

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