Durward

Durward Meaning & Origin

About Durward
The name "Durward" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "duruweard," which means "door guard" or "doorkeeper." It is a surname that was often given to individuals who held the responsibility of guarding or protecting the entrance to a castle or a noble household. As a given name, Durward signifies someone who is vigilant, protective, and trustworthy, reflecting the qualities associated with the role of a doorward.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Durward are male.

Durward Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRRT
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D06063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D ER1 W ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈdərwərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D663

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Durward in Braille

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

The name Durward in braille

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

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

The name Durward in sign language

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