Gryphon

Gryphon Meaning & Origin

About Gryphon
The name "Gryphon" is derived from the mythical creature known as the griffin or gryphon. In various mythologies, the griffin is depicted as a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. The name "Gryphon" therefore carries connotations of strength, power, and majesty, symbolizing a combination of the king of beasts and the king of birds. It is often associated with qualities such as courage, guardianship, and nobility.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gryphon are male.

Gryphon Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -11.76% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFN
🗽 NYSIIS
GFFA
🔊 Soundex
G60105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IH1 F AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/gryphon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gryphon in Braille

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

The name Gryphon in braille

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

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

The name Gryphon in sign language

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