Hiraeth

Hiraeth Meaning & Origin

About Hiraeth
The name "Hiraeth" is a Welsh word that encompasses a deep longing or nostalgia for a place, person, or time that may no longer exist or is unattainable. It represents a bittersweet yearning for a home or a sense of belonging that is associated with cherished memories and a profound emotional connection. Hiraeth captures the complex mix of longing, loss, and a deep-rooted attachment to one's past.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Hiraeth is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 28.00% and females 72.00%, based on recent birth statistics.

Hiraeth Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -33.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HR0
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H06030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AY1 R AH0 TH
🌐 IPA
/hiraeth*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HR0', 'HRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hiraeth in Braille

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

The name Hiraeth in braille

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

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

The name Hiraeth in sign language

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