Forman

Forman Meaning & Origin

About Forman
The name "Forman" is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "forman," meaning "foreman" or "supervisor." It was originally an occupational surname given to someone who was in charge of a group of workers or responsible for overseeing a particular task or project. The name "Forman" signifies leadership, authority, and organizational skills.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Forman are male.

Forman Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
FANA
🔊 Soundex
F06505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R M AE2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɔrˌmæn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forman in Braille

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

The name Forman in braille

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

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

The name Forman in sign language

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