Bowman

Bowman Meaning & Origin

About Bowman
The name "Bowman" is of English origin and is an occupational surname derived from the word "bowman," which refers to a skilled archer. It was commonly used to denote someone who was skilled in the use of a bow and arrow, often employed as an archer in medieval times. The name signifies a person with expertise in archery and may also symbolize qualities such as precision, accuracy, and agility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Bowman are male.

Bowman Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 4.35% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PMN
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊmən/
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('PMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bowman in Braille

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

The name Bowman in braille

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

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

The name Bowman in sign language

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