Dam

Dam Meaning & Origin

About Dam
The name "Dam" is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "dam," which refers to a barrier constructed to hold back water or create a reservoir. As a surname, it likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a dam builder or lived near a dam. The name "Dam" symbolizes strength, resilience, and the ability to control and harness the power of water.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dam are male.

Dam Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -30% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TM
🗽 NYSIIS
DAN
🔊 Soundex
D050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AE1 M
🌐 IPA
/dæm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dam in Braille

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

The name Dam in braille

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

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

The name Dam in sign language

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