Corsica

Corsica Meaning & Origin

About Corsica
The name "Corsica" is derived from the Latin word "Corsus" or "Cyrnus," which refers to the island's shape resembling a horn. Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean Sea and is one of the 18 regions of France. Known for its rugged mountains, beautiful beaches, and rich history, the name Corsica reflects the island's distinctive geographical features.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Corsica are female.

Corsica Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -66.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRSK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C062020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R S IH0 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɔrsɪkə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Corsica in Braille

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

The name Corsica in braille

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

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

The name Corsica in sign language

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