Iota

Iota Meaning & Origin

About Iota
The name "Iota" is derived from the Greek letter "iota" (Ι, ι) and holds various meanings. In its literal sense, "iota" refers to the ninth letter of the Greek alphabet. Figuratively, the term "iota" is often used to signify a very small or insignificant amount, emphasizing the idea of something minuscule or negligible. It can also be used to express the concept of a tiny element or detail that is crucial or essential within a larger context.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AT
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY0 OW1 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˌaɪˈoʊtə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Iota in Braille

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

The name Iota in braille

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

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

The name Iota in sign language

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