Dame

Dame Meaning & Origin

About Dame
The name "Dame" is of English origin and is typically used as a surname. It is derived from the Middle English word "dame," which means "lady" or "mistress." In modern usage, "dame" is often used as a title of honor or respect for a woman, particularly in the context of knighthood or chivalry. It can also refer to a woman who has been honored for her achievements or contributions in a particular field.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dame are male.

Dame Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EY1 M
🌐 IPA
/deΙͺm/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dame in Braille

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

The name Dame in braille

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

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

The name Dame in sign language

Numerology