Bessy

Bessy Meaning & Origin

About Bessy
The name "Bessy" is a diminutive form of the name "Elizabeth" and is of Hebrew origin. It means "God is my oath" or "pledged to God." It is a feminine name that carries connotations of devotion, faithfulness, and a strong connection to spirituality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Bessy are female.

Bessy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -22.22% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bessy in Braille

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

The name Bessy in braille

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

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

The name Bessy in sign language

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