Retina

Retina Meaning & Origin

About Retina
The name "Retina" is derived from the Latin word "retina," meaning "net" or "network." In the context of human anatomy, the retina is a layer of tissue located at the back of the eye that contains specialized cells responsible for detecting and converting light into electrical signals, which are then transmitted to the brain for visual perception. The name "Retina" symbolizes the intricate and interconnected nature of this vital sensory organ.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Retina are female.

Retina Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R03050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 T AH0 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɛtənə/
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('RTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Retina in Braille

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

The name Retina in braille

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

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

The name Retina in sign language

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