Briar

Briar Meaning & Origin

About Briar
The name Briar is of English origin and is derived from the word "briar" which refers to a thorny shrub or plant. Symbolically, the name Briar represents strength, resilience, and protection. It is often associated with individuals who possess a determined and independent nature, capable of overcoming obstacles and thriving in challenging situations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Briar is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 37.81% and females 62.19%, based on recent birth statistics.

Briar Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -3.65% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B606
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/braΙͺΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Briar in Braille

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

The name Briar in braille

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

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

The name Briar in sign language

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