Lycurgus

Lycurgus Meaning & Origin

About Lycurgus
The name "Lycurgus" is of Greek origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "lykos" meaning "wolf" and "ergon" meaning "work" or "action." Therefore, the name Lycurgus can be interpreted to mean "wolf-worker" or "one who works like a wolf." It is a masculine name that has historical significance as it was borne by a legendary Spartan lawgiver and lawmaker, Lycurgus, who is credited with establishing the Spartan constitution and shaping the society of ancient Sparta.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LKRKS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0206202
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY0 K ER1 G AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/laΙͺˈkΙ™rgΙ™s/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LKRKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lycurgus in Braille

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

The name Lycurgus in braille

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

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

The name Lycurgus in sign language

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