Cad

Cad Meaning & Origin

About Cad
The name "Cad" is of Welsh origin and is derived from the Welsh word "cadw," meaning "battle." It is often used as a short form or nickname for names such as Cadogan or Cadwallader. As a standalone name, Cad carries a strong and masculine connotation, symbolizing bravery, warrior-like qualities, and a fighting spirit.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 D
🌐 IPA
/kæd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cad in Braille

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

The name Cad in braille

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

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

The name Cad in sign language

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