Ithaca

Ithaca Meaning & Origin

About Ithaca
The name "Ithaca" is derived from Greek mythology and refers to a small island located in the Ionian Sea, off the western coast of Greece. It is most famously known as the homeland of the legendary Greek hero Odysseus, as depicted in Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey. Symbolically, Ithaca represents a destination or goal that one strives to reach, often associated with a long and challenging journey. It embodies the idea of a desired and cherished place, representing the ultimate fulfillment or achievement of one's aspirations.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ithaca are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A0K
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I3020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 TH AH0 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɪθəkə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A0K', 'ATK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ithaca in Braille

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

The name Ithaca in braille

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

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

The name Ithaca in sign language

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