Cochise

Cochise Meaning & Origin

About Cochise
The name "Cochise" is of Native American origin and is commonly associated with the Apache leader Cochise, who was a prominent figure in the resistance against the encroachment of European settlers in the American Southwest during the mid-19th century. The name itself is believed to have various interpretations, but it is often associated with the Apache word "cheis," meaning "wood" or "cedar," symbolizing strength, resilience, and the connection to nature. Cochise's leadership and his name have become synonymous with bravery, defiance, and the preservation of Native American culture and heritage.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cochise are male.

Cochise Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KXS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C02020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 CH IY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/cochise*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXS', 'KKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cochise in Braille

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

The name Cochise in braille

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

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

The name Cochise in sign language

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