Armour

Armour Meaning & Origin

About Armour
The name "Armour" is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "armure," meaning "armor" or "protective covering." It is a surname that likely originated as an occupational name for someone who made or wore armor. The name "Armour" symbolizes strength, protection, and resilience, reflecting the historical significance of armor in warfare and the importance of defense.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Armour are male.

Armour Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARMR
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A6506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 R M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑrmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A656

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Armour in Braille

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

The name Armour in braille

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

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

The name Armour in sign language

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