Palmyra

Palmyra Meaning & Origin

About Palmyra
The name "Palmyra" is of Greek origin and means "city of palm trees." It refers to an ancient city located in present-day Syria, known for its abundant palm trees and its historical significance as a prosperous trading hub along the Silk Road. The name evokes a sense of natural beauty and cultural heritage associated with the ancient city.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Palmyra are female.

Palmyra Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLMR
🗽 NYSIIS
PANA
🔊 Soundex
P045060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA0 L M IH1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/palmyra*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P456

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Palmyra in Braille

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

The name Palmyra in braille

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

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

The name Palmyra in sign language

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