Prometheus

Prometheus Meaning & Origin

About Prometheus
The name "Prometheus" is derived from Greek mythology and holds the meaning of "forethought" or "forethinker." In Greek mythology, Prometheus was a Titan who defied the gods by stealing fire and giving it to humanity, thus enabling progress and civilization. He is often associated with intelligence, creativity, and the pursuit of knowledge, making his name symbolic of foresight and the ability to think ahead.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Prometheus are male.

Prometheus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 142.86% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRM0S
🗽 NYSIIS
PANA
🔊 Soundex
P6050302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AA1 M IH0 TH EH2 SH
🌐 IPA
/prəˈmiˌθiəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRM0S', 'PRMTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prometheus in Braille

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

The name Prometheus in braille

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

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

The name Prometheus in sign language

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