Burke

Burke Meaning & Origin

About Burke
The name "Burke" is of English and Irish origin, derived from the Old English word "burh" meaning "fortress" or "castle." It is also associated with the Irish Gaelic surname "Ó Broin," meaning "descendant of Bran," which refers to a raven. The name "Burke" typically signifies someone who is strong, protective, and brave, reflecting the historical association with fortresses and castles.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Burke are male.

Burke Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -34.21% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 K
🌐 IPA
/bərk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burke in Braille

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

The name Burke in braille

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

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

The name Burke in sign language

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