Horst

Horst Meaning & Origin

About Horst
The name "Horst" is of German origin and is derived from the word "horst," which means "wooded hill" or "thicket." It is often used as a masculine given name and is associated with strength, resilience, and a connection to nature. People named Horst are often seen as dependable, determined, and grounded individuals who possess a deep appreciation for the natural world.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Horst are male.

Horst Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -46.15% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HRST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H0623
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AO1 R S T
🌐 IPA
/hΙ”rst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Horst in Braille

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

The name Horst in braille

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

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

The name Horst in sign language

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