Dresden

Dresden Meaning & Origin

About Dresden
The name "Dresden" is of German origin and is derived from the Old Sorbian word "Drežďany," meaning "people of the riverside forest." It refers to the capital city of the state of Saxony in Germany, known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and picturesque location on the banks of the Elbe River. The name encapsulates the city's connection to nature and its people's historical ties to the surrounding riverside forest.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dresden are male.

Dresden Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 6.06% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRSTN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D602305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D R EH1 Z D IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈdrɛzdɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dresden in Braille

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

The name Dresden in braille

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

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

The name Dresden in sign language

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