Icarus

Icarus Meaning & Origin

About Icarus
The name "Icarus" is derived from Greek mythology and refers to a character who is known for his ill-fated attempt to escape imprisonment by flying too close to the sun. The name has come to symbolize recklessness, ambition, and the consequences of overreaching or ignoring warnings. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of hubris and the limits of human capabilities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Icarus are male.

Icarus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 80% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKRS
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I20602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 K ER2 AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈɪˌkərəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Icarus in Braille

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

The name Icarus in braille

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

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

The name Icarus in sign language

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