Brutus

Brutus Meaning & Origin

About Brutus
The name "Brutus" is of Latin origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Latin word "brutus," which means "dull" or "stupid." However, the name is also associated with the Roman historical figure Marcus Junius Brutus, who played a significant role in the assassination of Julius Caesar. In this context, "Brutus" is often interpreted as "noble" or "virtuous," reflecting the complex nature of the name and its historical connotations.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Brutus are male.

Brutus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B60302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R UW1 T AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrutəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brutus in Braille

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

The name Brutus in braille

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

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

The name Brutus in sign language

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