Nemesis

Nemesis Meaning & Origin

About Nemesis
The name "Nemesis" originates from Greek mythology and refers to the goddess of retribution and vengeance. Nemesis is often depicted as a force that brings punishment or divine justice to those who have committed hubris or excessive pride. She ensures that individuals face the consequences of their actions, maintaining a balance in the world. The name "Nemesis" has come to symbolize the concept of just retribution or the inevitable consequence of one's actions.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Nemesis are female.

Nemesis Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NMSS
🗽 NYSIIS
NANA
🔊 Soundex
N050202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 M AH0 S IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɛməsɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NMSS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nemesis in Braille

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

The name Nemesis in braille

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

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

The name Nemesis in sign language

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