Dune

Dune Meaning & Origin

About Dune
The name "Dune" is derived from the Old English word "dun," meaning hill or mound. It typically refers to a large hill of sand formed by wind or water in a desert or coastal area. Symbolically, "Dune" represents the vastness, mystery, and ever-changing nature of the desert landscape, often associated with solitude, resilience, and the harsh realities of life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dune are male.

Dune Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 26.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D UW1 N
🌐 IPA
/dun/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dune in Braille

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

The name Dune in braille

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

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

The name Dune in sign language

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