Minos

Minos Meaning & Origin

About Minos
The name "Minos" is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "mīnōs," meaning "king" or "ruler." In Greek mythology, Minos was a legendary king of Crete known for his wisdom and justice. He was also associated with the myth of the Minotaur and the labyrinth. The name Minos signifies leadership, authority, and power.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Minos are male.

Minos Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AY1 N OW0 S
🌐 IPA
/minos*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Minos in Braille

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

The name Minos in braille

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

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

The name Minos in sign language

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