Ligeia

Ligeia Meaning & Origin

About Ligeia
The name "Ligeia" is of Greek origin and it means "clear-voiced" or "shrill." It is derived from the Greek word "ligys," which refers to a high-pitched sound or voice. In Greek mythology, Ligeia was one of the Sirens, enchanting creatures known for their captivating voices that lured sailors to their doom. The name Ligeia is often associated with beauty, allure, and a captivating presence.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ligeia are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LJ
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 JH IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/ligeia*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LJ', 'LK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ligeia in Braille

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

The name Ligeia in braille

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

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

The name Ligeia in sign language

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