Hose

Hose Meaning & Origin

About Hose
The name "Hose" is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "hose," which referred to a type of leg covering worn in medieval times. As a surname, it likely originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold hose. The name "Hose" may also have been used as a nickname for someone who wore distinctive hose or had a connection to the garment. Overall, the name "Hose" is associated with the historical clothing item and its related trades.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hose are male.

Hose Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OW1 Z
🌐 IPA
/hoʊz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hose in Braille

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

The name Hose in braille

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

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

The name Hose in sign language

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