Abbot

Abbot Meaning & Origin

About Abbot
The name "Abbot" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "abbod," meaning "father" or "abbot." It is a title given to the head of a monastery or an abbey, typically in the Christian faith. The name "Abbot" signifies a person who holds a position of authority and spiritual leadership within a religious community, responsible for guiding and overseeing the monks or nuns under their care.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Abbot are male.

Abbot Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APT
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 B AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈæbət/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Abbot in Braille

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

The name Abbot in braille

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

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

The name Abbot in sign language

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