Triton

Triton Meaning & Origin

About Triton
The name "Triton" is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "tritos," meaning "third." In Greek mythology, Triton was the son of Poseidon, the god of the sea. He was often depicted as a merman or a sea deity with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a fish. Triton was known as the trumpeter of the sea, using a conch shell to calm or stir the waves. The name "Triton" is associated with the power and majesty of the ocean, symbolizing strength, authority, and the deep connection to the sea.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Triton are male.

Triton Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 4% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T60305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R AY1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈtraΙͺtΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Triton in Braille

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

The name Triton in braille

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

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

The name Triton in sign language

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