Bishop

Bishop Meaning & Origin

About Bishop
The name Bishop is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bisceop," meaning "overseer" or "guardian." It is primarily used as a surname or a title for a high-ranking clergyman in certain Christian denominations. The name Bishop signifies a position of authority and responsibility within the church, reflecting the role of overseeing and guiding the spiritual well-being of a community.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Bishop are male.

Bishop Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -3.39% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PXP
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 SH AH0 P
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɪʃəp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PXP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bishop in Braille

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

The name Bishop in braille

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

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

The name Bishop in sign language

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