Harbor

Harbor Meaning & Origin

About Harbor
The name "Harbor" is derived from the English word for a sheltered body of water where ships can anchor and find protection. As a name, Harbor symbolizes safety, security, and tranquility. It often represents a person who provides a sense of refuge and support to others, someone who is dependable and trustworthy. The name can also evoke a sense of adventure and exploration, as harbors are often associated with travel and discovery.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Harbor is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 31.64% and females 68.36%, based on recent birth statistics.

Harbor Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.10% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H06106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 R B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɑrbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Harbor in Braille

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

The name Harbor in braille

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

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

The name Harbor in sign language

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