Escher

Escher Meaning & Origin

About Escher
The name "Escher" is of Dutch origin and is derived from the occupational surname "Escherich," meaning "dweller near the ash tree." It is a combination of the elements "es," referring to the ash tree, and "heer," meaning "dweller" or "man." The name "Escher" is associated with individuals who have a strong connection to nature and are often described as reliable, practical, and hardworking.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Escher are male.

Escher Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AXR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 SH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛʃər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AXR', 'ASKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Escher in Braille

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

The name Escher in braille

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

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

The name Escher in sign language

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