Given

Given Meaning & Origin

About Given
The name "Given" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gabha" meaning "smith" or "blacksmith." It is a surname that was often given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths or had a connection to the trade. The name "Given" signifies someone who is skilled in metalworking and is associated with strength, craftsmanship, and resilience.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Given is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 68.06% and females 31.94%, based on recent birth statistics.

Given Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -64.71% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JFN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 V AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɪvɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JFN', 'KFN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Given in Braille

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

The name Given in braille

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

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

The name Given in sign language

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