About Forbes
The name "Forbes" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "forba," meaning "field" or "plain." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worked on a plain or open land. The name "Forbes" is associated with qualities such as strength, determination, and a connection to nature.
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Most individuals with the name Forbes are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Forbes in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Forbes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.