Holiday

Holiday Meaning & Origin

About Holiday
The name "Holiday" is derived from the Middle English word "holidai" which means a holy day or a day of religious significance. It is often used as a surname and can symbolize a person who is associated with joy, celebration, and festivity. The name can also evoke a sense of relaxation, leisure, and time off from work, reflecting the concept of holidays as a break from routine and a time for enjoyment.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Holiday are female.

Holiday Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -15.79% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLT
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H04030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 L AH0 D EY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɑlɪˌdeɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Holiday in Braille

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

The name Holiday in braille

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

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

The name Holiday in sign language

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