Bilbo

Bilbo Meaning & Origin

About Bilbo
The name "Bilbo" is of uncertain origin and meaning. It is most commonly associated with the character Bilbo Baggins from J.R.R. Tolkien's novel "The Hobbit." In the context of the story, the name Bilbo is whimsical and evokes a sense of adventure and unexpected heroism. However, outside of Tolkien's work, the name does not have a widely recognized or established meaning.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLP
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 L B OW2
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɪlˌboʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bilbo in Braille

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

The name Bilbo in braille

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

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

The name Bilbo in sign language

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