Herold

Herold Meaning & Origin

About Herold
The name "Herold" is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "heralt," meaning "messenger" or "herald." It is a surname that was originally given to individuals who held the role of a herald, a person who carried messages or announcements on behalf of a ruler or noble. The name "Herold" signifies someone who is associated with communication, proclamation, and conveying important information.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Herold are male.

Herold Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRLT
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H06043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 R AH0 L D
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɛrəld/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H643

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Herold in Braille

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

The name Herold in braille

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

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

The name Herold in sign language

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