Calvary

Calvary Meaning & Origin

About Calvary
The name "Calvary" is derived from the Latin word "calvaria" which means "skull." It refers to the hill outside Jerusalem where Jesus Christ was crucified according to Christian tradition. Calvary is a significant symbol in Christianity, representing the place of Jesus' sacrifice and redemption, and is often associated with themes of suffering, forgiveness, and salvation.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Calvary is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 44.83% and females 55.17%, based on recent birth statistics.

Calvary Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 6.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLFR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C041060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L V ER0 IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΓ¦lvΙ™ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Calvary in Braille

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

The name Calvary in braille

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

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

The name Calvary in sign language

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