Erskine

Erskine Meaning & Origin

About Erskine
The name "Erskine" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "iar sgainn," meaning "from the high cliff." It is a surname that was originally given to individuals who lived near or on a high cliff or steep slope. The name Erskine signifies a connection to nature and a sense of strength and resilience associated with the rugged landscape.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Erskine are male.

Erskine Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARSKN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E62050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 S K AY2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈərˌskaɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARSKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Erskine in Braille

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

The name Erskine in braille

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

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

The name Erskine in sign language

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