Galaxy

Galaxy Meaning & Origin

About Galaxy
The name "Galaxy" is derived from the Greek word "galaxias," meaning "milky." It refers to a vast system of stars, planets, gas, and dust held together by gravity. Galaxies are the building blocks of the universe and can vary in size, shape, and composition. They are awe-inspiring structures that contain billions or even trillions of stars, along with other celestial objects, and serve as the backdrop for countless cosmic phenomena. The name "Galaxy" symbolizes the immense beauty, complexity, and mystery of the universe.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Galaxy are female.

Galaxy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -7.69% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLKS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G04020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 L AH0 K S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgæləksi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Galaxy in Braille

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

The name Galaxy in braille

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

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

The name Galaxy in sign language

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