Biko

Biko Meaning & Origin

About Biko
The name "Biko" is of African origin, specifically from the Xhosa language spoken in South Africa. It is a masculine name that means "he who is blessed" or "one who brings joy." The name carries a positive connotation, symbolizing happiness, prosperity, and the idea of being a source of joy for others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Biko are male.

Biko Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 71.43% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IY1 K OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbikoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Biko in Braille

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

The name Biko in braille

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

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

The name Biko in sign language

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