Boise

Boise Meaning & Origin

About Boise
The name "Boise" is derived from the French word "boisé," meaning "wooded." It refers to the abundant forests and trees that were present in the area when the city was founded. The name reflects the natural beauty and lush surroundings of Boise, Idaho.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Boise are male.

Boise Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OY1 Z IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɔɪzi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boise in Braille

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

The name Boise in braille

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

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

The name Boise in sign language

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