Pandora

Pandora Meaning & Origin

About Pandora
The name "Pandora" is of Greek origin and its meaning is often interpreted as "all-gifted" or "all-giving." In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman created by the gods. She was given a box (or jar) containing all the evils of the world, which she unintentionally released upon humanity. Despite this negative association, the name Pandora is often seen as symbolizing curiosity, hope, and the potential for both good and bad in the world.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Pandora are female.

Pandora Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.82% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNTR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P053060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AE0 N D AO1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/pænˈdɔrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pandora in Braille

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

The name Pandora in braille

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

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

The name Pandora in sign language

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