Doss

Doss Meaning & Origin

About Doss
The name "Doss" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "dòs," meaning "dark-haired" or "dark-skinned." It is a surname that was likely given to individuals with dark hair or complexion. The name "Doss" carries a sense of heritage and ancestry, reflecting the Scottish roots of those who bear it.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Doss are male.

Doss Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 S
🌐 IPA
/dɔs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Doss in Braille

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

The name Doss in braille

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

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

The name Doss in sign language

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