Geisha

Geisha Meaning & Origin

About Geisha
The name "Geisha" is derived from the Japanese word "gei" meaning "art" or "performing arts," and "sha" meaning "person." Geisha refers to a traditional Japanese female entertainer who is highly skilled in various performing arts such as dance, music, and conversation. Geishas are known for their elegance, grace, and ability to entertain guests through their artistic talents. They play a significant role in preserving Japanese culture and are often associated with beauty, sophistication, and refinement.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Geisha are female.

Geisha Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 233.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KX
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EY1 SH AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgeɪʃə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KX', 'JX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geisha in Braille

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

The name Geisha in braille

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

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

The name Geisha in sign language

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