Goree

Goree Meaning & Origin

About Goree
The name "Goree" is of African origin and is commonly associated with the island of Gorée, located off the coast of Senegal. The name is derived from the Wolof language, where "Gorée" means "pointed" or "jutting out." Gorée Island holds historical significance as a major center for the transatlantic slave trade, and the name "Goree" may evoke connections to this dark period in history.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 R IY1
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɔˈri/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goree in Braille

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

The name Goree in braille

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

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

The name Goree in sign language

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