Bison

Bison Meaning & Origin

About Bison
The name "Bison" is derived from the Latin word "bison" which refers to a large, herbivorous mammal native to North America and Europe. Symbolically, the name represents strength, power, and resilience. It is often associated with the characteristics of determination, endurance, and a strong sense of community. The bison's significance in various cultures and its representation of a majestic and formidable creature contribute to the name's meaning.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Bison are male.

Bison Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -44.44% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AY1 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbaɪsən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bison in Braille

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

The name Bison in braille

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

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

The name Bison in sign language

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