Gambit

Gambit Meaning & Origin

About Gambit
The name "Gambit" refers to a strategic move or maneuver, typically in the context of a game or competition, where a calculated risk is taken to gain an advantage. It is often associated with chess and other board games, as well as with the world of gambling. In a broader sense, "Gambit" can also represent a clever or cunning plan employed to achieve a desired outcome, often involving an element of surprise or deception.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gambit are male.

Gambit Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMPT
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G05103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 M B IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈgæmbɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G513

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gambit in Braille

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

The name Gambit in braille

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

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

The name Gambit in sign language

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