Chief

Chief Meaning & Origin

About Chief
The name "Chief" is a title that signifies a person who holds a position of authority, leadership, or high rank within a particular group or organization. It is often used to refer to the head or leader of a tribe, clan, or community, especially in indigenous cultures. The name "Chief" carries connotations of power, wisdom, and responsibility, representing someone who is respected and trusted to make important decisions and guide others.

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

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Chief are male.

Chief Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -15.62% over the past year.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
XF
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C010
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
CH IY1 F
๐ŸŒ IPA
/สงif/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('XF', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chief in Braille

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

The name Chief in braille

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

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

The name Chief in sign language

Numerology