Smyrna

Smyrna Meaning & Origin

About Smyrna
The name "Smyrna" is of Greek origin and it means "myrrh" or "bitter." Myrrh is a fragrant resin that has been used in various cultures for its medicinal and aromatic properties. The name Smyrna carries connotations of bitterness or sorrow, possibly reflecting the historical significance of the ancient city of Smyrna, which experienced numerous hardships and conflicts throughout its existence.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Smyrna are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMRN
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S50650
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M ER1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/sˈmərnə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMRN', 'XMRN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S565

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smyrna in Braille

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

The name Smyrna in braille

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

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

The name Smyrna in sign language

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