Bun

Bun Meaning & Origin

About Bun
The name "Bun" is a unisex name of Vietnamese origin. It is derived from the Vietnamese word "bún," which refers to a type of rice vermicelli noodles commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine. As a name, "Bun" can symbolize qualities such as simplicity, delicacy, and versatility, reflecting the characteristics of the dish it is associated with. It can also be seen as a nod to Vietnamese culture and cuisine.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Bun are male.

Bun Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 N
🌐 IPA
/bən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bun in Braille

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

The name Bun in braille

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

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

The name Bun in sign language

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