Bess

Bess Meaning & Origin

About Bess
The name Bess is a diminutive form of the name Elizabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath" or "pledged to God." Bess is a charming and endearing name that carries the same meaning as Elizabeth, symbolizing a strong and faithful individual who is devoted to their beliefs and commitments.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Bess are female.

Bess Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 S
🌐 IPA
/bɛs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bess in Braille

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

The name Bess in braille

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

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

The name Bess in sign language

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