Beowulf

Beowulf Meaning & Origin

About Beowulf
The name "Beowulf" is of Old English origin and is derived from the words "beo" meaning "bee" and "wulf" meaning "wolf." It can be interpreted as "bee-wolf" or "bear-wolf," symbolizing a fierce and courageous warrior. The name reflects the heroic nature of the legendary character in the Old English epic poem "Beowulf," who embodies strength, bravery, and protection.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Beowulf are male.

Beowulf Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -30% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLF
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B041
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EY1 AH0 W UH2 L F
🌐 IPA
/ˈbeɪəˌwʊlf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Beowulf in Braille

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

The name Beowulf in braille

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

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

The name Beowulf in sign language

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