Cape

Cape Meaning & Origin

About Cape
The name "Cape" is derived from the Old English word "cāp" or "cæppe," which means a head covering or a hooded cloak. It is often used as a surname or a place name, referring to a geographical feature such as a headland or a promontory that extends into a body of water. The name "Cape" can also symbolize protection or shelter, reflecting its historical association with a garment that covers and shields the head.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cape are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 P
🌐 IPA
/keɪp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cape in Braille

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

The name Cape in braille

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

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

The name Cape in sign language

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