Sepia

Sepia Meaning & Origin

About Sepia
The name "Sepia" is derived from the Greek word "sepeia," which refers to the ink of the cuttlefish. It is often associated with a warm brownish-gray color, reminiscent of the tones found in old photographs. As a name, Sepia can symbolize nostalgia, depth, and a connection to the past. It may also evoke a sense of creativity and artistic expression, as sepia tones are commonly used in photography and design to evoke a vintage or timeless aesthetic.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sepia are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IY1 P IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsipiə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sepia in Braille

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

The name Sepia in braille

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

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

The name Sepia in sign language

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