Bjorn

Bjorn Meaning & Origin

About Bjorn
The name Bjorn is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "bjǫrn," meaning "bear." It is a masculine name that symbolizes strength, courage, and resilience, often associated with the characteristics of a bear. Bjorn is a popular name in Scandinavian countries and has gained recognition worldwide due to its historical and cultural significance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Bjorn are male.

Bjorn Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -0.92% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PJRN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B2065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B Y AO1 R N
🌐 IPA
/bjɔrn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PJRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bjorn in Braille

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

The name Bjorn in braille

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

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

The name Bjorn in sign language

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