Cherub

Cherub Meaning & Origin

About Cherub
The name "Cherub" is derived from the Hebrew word "kerub," which refers to a type of celestial being mentioned in various religious texts, including the Bible. Cherubs are often depicted as winged creatures with the face of a child or a young person. They are associated with divine presence, protection, and wisdom. In religious art and literature, cherubs are often portrayed as guardians or attendants of God, symbolizing purity, innocence, and divine love.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Name Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cherub are female.

Cherub Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
XRP
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C0601
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
CH EH1 R AH0 B
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆสงษ›rษ™b/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('XRP', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cherub in Braille

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

The name Cherub in braille

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

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

The name Cherub in sign language

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