Deforest

Deforest Meaning & Origin

About Deforest
The name "Deforest" is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "desfors," meaning "from the forest." It is a surname that was likely given to individuals who lived near or worked in a forested area. The name signifies a connection to nature and the environment, reflecting a person's ancestral ties to wooded regions.

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

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Deforest are male.

Deforest Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TFRST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D0106023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 F AO1 R AH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/dΙͺˈfΙ”rΙ™st/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TFRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deforest in Braille

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

The name Deforest in braille

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

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

The name Deforest in sign language

Numerology