Forbus

Forbus Meaning & Origin

About Forbus
The name "Forbus" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "fear buidhe," meaning "yellow-haired man." It is a surname that was likely given to individuals with blond or fair hair. The name has variations such as Forbes and Forbush and is associated with qualities like strength, courage, and a vibrant personality.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRPS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F06102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R B IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɔrbɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forbus in Braille

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

The name Forbus in braille

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

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

The name Forbus in sign language

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