Onyx

Onyx Meaning & Origin

About Onyx
The name Onyx is derived from the Greek word "onyx" which means "claw" or "fingernail." It is a gemstone that is typically black in color, symbolizing strength, protection, and grounding. As a name, Onyx is often associated with qualities such as resilience, determination, and stability. It is a unique and powerful name choice that carries a sense of mystery and elegance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Onyx are male.

Onyx Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 15.53% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANKS
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 N IH0 K S
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑnɪks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Onyx in Braille

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

The name Onyx in braille

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

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

The name Onyx in sign language

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