Orestes

Orestes Meaning & Origin

About Orestes
The name "Orestes" is of Greek origin and has a complex meaning. It is derived from the Greek word "orestias," which means "of the mountains" or "mountain dweller." In Greek mythology, Orestes was the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, and he played a significant role in the tragic events of the House of Atreus. The name Orestes is often associated with themes of vengeance, justice, and the consequences of one's actions.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Orestes are male.

Orestes Popularity Trends

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ARSTS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
OA
πŸ”Š Soundex
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🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO0 R EH1 S T IY0 Z
🌐 IPA
/Ι”ΛˆrΙ›stiz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Orestes in Braille

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

The name Orestes in braille

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

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

The name Orestes in sign language

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