East

East Meaning & Origin

About East
The name "East" is derived from the Old English word "east" which means "the direction of the rising sun." It symbolizes the direction of new beginnings, hope, and optimism. As a name, "East" often represents individuals who are adventurous, forward-thinking, and have a positive outlook on life. It can also be associated with qualities such as creativity, independence, and a desire for personal growth.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name East are male.

East Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AST
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IY1 S T
🌐 IPA
/ist/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name East in Braille

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

The name East in braille

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

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

The name East in sign language

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