Faust

Faust Meaning & Origin

About Faust
The name "Faust" is of German origin and is derived from the Latin word "faustus," meaning "fortunate" or "lucky." It gained popularity due to its association with the legendary character of Faust, who made a pact with the devil in exchange for knowledge and worldly pleasures. The name "Faust" often symbolizes ambition, desire for knowledge, and the consequences of making reckless choices.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AW1 S T
🌐 IPA
/faʊst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Faust in Braille

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

The name Faust in braille

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

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

The name Faust in sign language

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