Hess

Hess Meaning & Origin

About Hess
The name "Hess" is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hase," meaning "hare" or "rabbit." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a hare, such as being fast, agile, or timid. The name "Hess" may also have regional variations and spellings, such as "Haas" or "Hesse," and is relatively common in German-speaking countries.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 S
🌐 IPA
/hɛs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hess in Braille

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

The name Hess in braille

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

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

The name Hess in sign language

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