Beacon

Beacon Meaning & Origin

About Beacon
The name "Beacon" is derived from the Old English word "beacen," which refers to a signaling or guiding device used to transmit important information or provide direction. As a name, Beacon symbolizes someone who serves as a source of guidance, inspiration, or illumination for others. It conveys the idea of being a guiding light, a source of hope, or a symbol of strength and reliability.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Beacon are male.

Beacon Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IY1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbikən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Beacon in Braille

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

The name Beacon in braille

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

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

The name Beacon in sign language

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