Pluto

Pluto Meaning & Origin

About Pluto
The name "Pluto" is derived from the Roman god of the underworld, who was also known as the ruler of the dead. In astronomy, Pluto is the name given to the dwarf planet located in the outer regions of our solar system. The choice of this name for the celestial body reflects its distant and mysterious nature, as well as its location in the cold and dark outer reaches of our cosmic neighborhood.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Pluto are male.

Pluto Popularity Trends

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PLT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P4030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P L UW1 T OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈplutoʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pluto in Braille

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

The name Pluto in braille

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

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

The name Pluto in sign language

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