Hoss

Hoss Meaning & Origin

About Hoss
The name "Hoss" is a nickname derived from the German name "Hans" or "Johann." It is commonly used as a term of endearment or a nickname for someone who is strong, dependable, and trustworthy. The name "Hoss" often conveys a sense of ruggedness and masculinity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hoss are male.

Hoss Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 S
🌐 IPA
/hɑs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hoss in Braille

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

The name Hoss in braille

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

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

The name Hoss in sign language

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