Exodus

Exodus Meaning & Origin

About Exodus
The name "Exodus" is derived from the Greek word "exodos," meaning "departure" or "going out." It refers to a significant event or journey of mass departure, particularly associated with the biblical book of Exodus. In this context, it specifically signifies the liberation and departure of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, led by Moses, as described in the Old Testament. The name "Exodus" is often used metaphorically to represent any large-scale departure or movement, emphasizing the idea of freedom, liberation, and a new beginning.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Exodus are male.

Exodus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 1.85% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKSTS
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E20302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 K S AH0 D AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛksədəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKSTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E232

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Exodus in Braille

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

The name Exodus in braille

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

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

The name Exodus in sign language

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