Browning

Browning Meaning & Origin

About Browning
The name "Browning" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "brun" meaning "brown" and the suffix "-ing" indicating "son of" or "descendant of." Therefore, the name "Browning" can be interpreted to mean "son of Brown" or "descendant of Brown." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with brown hair, complexion, or clothing.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Browning are male.

Browning Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRNNK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B605052
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AW1 N IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈbraʊnΙͺΕ‹/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRNNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Browning in Braille

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

The name Browning in braille

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

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

The name Browning in sign language

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