Indigo

Indigo Meaning & Origin

About Indigo
The name Indigo is derived from the Greek word "indikon," meaning "Indian dye." It refers to a deep blue or purple color that is traditionally obtained from the plant Indigofera tinctoria. Symbolizing intuition, spirituality, and wisdom, the name Indigo is often associated with individuals who are creative, introspective, and have a strong sense of self-expression.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Indigo is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 25.34% and females 74.66%, based on recent birth statistics.

Indigo Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 0.79% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANTK
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I53020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 N D AH0 G OW2
🌐 IPA
/ˈɪndɪˌgoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANTK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Indigo in Braille

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

The name Indigo in braille

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

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

The name Indigo in sign language

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