Castro

Castro Meaning & Origin

About Castro
The name "Castro" is of Spanish and Portuguese origin and is derived from the Latin word "castrum," meaning "fortress" or "castle." It is a surname commonly found in Spanish-speaking countries and is often associated with a person who lived near or worked in a castle or fortress. The name can also be linked to the historical figure Fidel Castro, the former leader of Cuba, who played a significant role in the country's political history.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Castro are male.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C02360
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 S T R OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæstroʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Castro in Braille

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

The name Castro in braille

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

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

The name Castro in sign language

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