Fennec

Fennec Meaning & Origin

About Fennec
The name "Fennec" is derived from the Arabic word "fanak" which means "fox." It is most commonly associated with the Fennec Fox, a small desert-dwelling fox species known for its distinctive large ears. The name "Fennec" often symbolizes traits such as agility, adaptability, and resourcefulness, reflecting the characteristics of the Fennec Fox.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Fennec are male.

Fennec Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 107.69% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 N IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/fennec*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fennec in Braille

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

The name Fennec in braille

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

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

The name Fennec in sign language

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