Geronimo

Geronimo Meaning & Origin

About Geronimo
The name "Geronimo" is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Greek word "geron" meaning "old man" or "elderly." It gained prominence as the name of the famous Apache leader, Geronimo, who fought against Mexican and American forces in the late 19th century. Today, "Geronimo" is often associated with bravery, courage, and resilience, symbolizing the indomitable spirit of the Apache warrior.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Geronimo are male.

Geronimo Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.28% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNM
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G0605050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AH0 R AO1 N IH0 M OW2
🌐 IPA
/ʤəˈrɔnɪˌmoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNM', 'JRNM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geronimo in Braille

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

The name Geronimo in braille

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

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

The name Geronimo in sign language

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