Bru

Bru Meaning & Origin

About Bru
The name "Bru" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "brugh," meaning "fort" or "dwelling." It is often used as a surname or a given name for both males and females. The name carries connotations of strength, protection, and a sense of home, reflecting the historical significance of forts and dwellings in Scottish culture.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Bru are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B600
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R UW1
🌐 IPA
/bru*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bru in Braille

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

The name Bru in braille

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

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

The name Bru in sign language

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