Medea

Medea Meaning & Origin

About Medea
The name "Medea" is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "medomai," meaning "to plan" or "to think." In Greek mythology, Medea was a powerful sorceress and princess who played a significant role in the story of Jason and the Argonauts. Known for her cunning and intelligence, Medea's name reflects her strategic thinking and ability to devise plans, often with a touch of darkness and manipulation.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Medea are female.

Medea Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 D IY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/məˈdiə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Medea in Braille

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

The name Medea in braille

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

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

The name Medea in sign language

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