Neptune

Neptune Meaning & Origin

About Neptune
The name "Neptune" is derived from the Roman god of the sea and water. In Roman mythology, Neptune was the ruler of the oceans, rivers, and all bodies of water. The name itself is believed to come from the Latin word "neptunus," meaning "to cover" or "to veil." As a name, Neptune often symbolizes power, strength, and the vastness and mystery of the sea.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Neptune are male.

Neptune Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NPTN
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N013050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 P T UW0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɛptun/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N135

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neptune in Braille

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

The name Neptune in braille

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

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

The name Neptune in sign language

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