Brown

Brown Meaning & Origin

About Brown
The name "Brown" is a surname of English origin that derives from the Old English word "brun," meaning "brown" or "dark-skinned." It was originally used as a descriptive name for someone with brown hair, complexion, or clothing. Over time, it became a common surname and is now widely found across English-speaking countries. The name "Brown" carries no specific connotations or symbolic meanings beyond its literal association with the color brown.

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

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Brown are male.

Brown Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B605
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AW1 N
🌐 IPA
/braʊn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brown in Braille

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

The name Brown in braille

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

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

The name Brown in sign language

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