Forbes

Forbes Meaning & Origin

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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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Forbes are male.

Forbes Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRPS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F06102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R B Z
🌐 IPA
/fɔrbz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forbes in Braille

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

The name Forbes in braille

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

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.

The name Forbes in sign language

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