Girtrude

Girtrude Meaning & Origin

About Girtrude
The name Gertrude is of German origin and is derived from the elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "trud" meaning "strength." It carries the meaning of "strong spear" or "spear of strength." Gertrude is a traditional and classic name that has been used for centuries, often associated with qualities of power, resilience, and determination.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JRTRT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0636030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G ER1 T R UW0 D
🌐 IPA
/girtrude*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JRTRT', 'KRTRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G636

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Girtrude in Braille

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

The name Girtrude in braille

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

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

The name Girtrude in sign language

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