Granite

Granite Meaning & Origin

About Granite
The name "Granite" is derived from the Latin word "granum," meaning grain. It refers to a type of igneous rock that is composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Granite is known for its durability, strength, and unique grainy appearance, making it a popular choice for construction and decorative purposes. Symbolically, the name "Granite" can represent solidity, stability, and resilience.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Granite are male.

Granite Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G605030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AE1 N AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈgrænɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Granite in Braille

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

The name Granite in braille

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

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

The name Granite in sign language

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