Bergen

Bergen Meaning & Origin

About Bergen
The name "Bergen" is of Norwegian origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old Norse word "berg," meaning "mountain" or "hill." As a surname, it likely referred to someone who lived near or on a mountain or hill. As a given name, Bergen can be interpreted as representing strength, stability, and a connection to nature. It is also associated with the city of Bergen in Norway, known for its picturesque mountains and fjords.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Bergen is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 55.10% and females 44.90%, based on recent birth statistics.

Bergen Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -19.05% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRJN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbərgən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRJN', 'PRKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bergen in Braille

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

The name Bergen in braille

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

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

The name Bergen in sign language

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