Deken

Deken Meaning & Origin

About Deken
The name "Deken" is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "deken," which means "blanket" or "cover." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who made or sold blankets or was associated with the textile industry. The name "Deken" may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was warm and comforting, like a blanket.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Deken are male.

Deken Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -36.36% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/deken*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deken in Braille

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

The name Deken in braille

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

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

The name Deken in sign language

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