Dow

Dow Meaning & Origin

About Dow
The name "Dow" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "dubh," meaning "dark" or "black." It is a surname that was often given to individuals with dark hair or a dark complexion. The name "Dow" can also be a variant of the surname "Dowe," which is derived from the Old English word "dū," meaning "dove." Overall, the name "Dow" typically signifies someone with dark features or a connection to the dove symbolically.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dow are male.

Dow Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
T
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AW1
🌐 IPA
/daʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('T', 'TF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dow in Braille

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

The name Dow in braille

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

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

The name Dow in sign language

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