Austen

Austen Meaning & Origin

About Austen
The name Austen is of English origin and is derived from the surname Austin, which itself comes from the Latin name Augustinus, meaning "great" or "venerable." Austen is a unisex name and is often associated with qualities such as intelligence, creativity, and independence. It gained popularity due to the renowned English author Jane Austen, known for her classic novels such as "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility." The name Austen carries a sense of literary charm and sophistication.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Austen is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 57.51% and females 42.49%, based on recent birth statistics.

Austen Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -13.70% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ASTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A02305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 S T IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ”stΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ASTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Austen in Braille

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

The name Austen in braille

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

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

The name Austen in sign language

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