Hume

Hume Meaning & Origin

About Hume
The name "Hume" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Holmgeirr," meaning "island spear." It is a surname that is primarily associated with the Scottish philosopher David Hume, who made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy and empiricism. The name "Hume" is often associated with intelligence, rationality, and a deep understanding of the world.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HM
🗽 NYSIIS
HANA
🔊 Soundex
H050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH Y UW1 M
🌐 IPA
/hjum/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hume in Braille

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

The name Hume in braille

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

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

The name Hume in sign language

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