Tyranny

Tyranny Meaning & Origin

About Tyranny
The name "Tyranny" is derived from the Greek word "tyrannos," meaning an absolute ruler or despot. It signifies a form of oppressive and cruel governance characterized by the abuse of power, disregard for individual rights, and the suppression of freedom and democracy. As a name, Tyranny may symbolize strength, authority, or rebellion against oppressive systems, but it can also carry negative connotations due to its association with autocracy and injustice.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Tyranny are female.

Tyranny Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRN
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T06050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T IH1 R AH0 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtɪrəni/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tyranny in Braille

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

The name Tyranny in braille

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

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

The name Tyranny in sign language

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