Luxor

Luxor Meaning & Origin

About Luxor
The name "Luxor" is derived from the Arabic word "al-uqsur," meaning "the palaces." It refers to a city located in southern Egypt, known for its ancient Egyptian temples and historical significance. Luxor is often referred to as the "world's greatest open-air museum" due to its numerous well-preserved ancient monuments, including the famous Karnak and Luxor temples, attracting tourists and archaeologists from around the world. The name encapsulates the grandeur and rich cultural heritage associated with this historic city.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Luxor are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKSR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH1 K S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈləksər/
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('LKSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L260

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How to write the name Luxor in Braille

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

The name Luxor in braille

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

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

The name Luxor in sign language

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