Hero

Hero Meaning & Origin

About Hero
The name "Hero" is derived from the Greek word "heros," meaning "protector" or "defender." It is often associated with individuals who display exceptional courage, bravery, and selflessness in the face of adversity. The name Hero symbolizes someone who is admired and revered for their heroic qualities and actions, embodying the ideals of strength, honor, and resilience.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hero are male.

Hero Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 3.85% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IH1 R OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhΙͺroʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hero in Braille

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

The name Hero in braille

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

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

The name Hero in sign language

Numerology