Independence

Independence Meaning & Origin

About Independence
The name "Independence" is derived from the English word meaning freedom, autonomy, or self-reliance. It signifies the state of being independent, self-governing, and free from external control or influence. It is often associated with the concept of liberty, individuality, and the ability to make decisions and act without being constrained by others. The name Independence can also symbolize the pursuit of personal goals, the desire for autonomy, and the celebration of one's own uniqueness and independence.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Independence are female.

Independence Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANTPNTNS
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I53010530520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH2 N D IH0 P EH1 N D AH0 N S
🌐 IPA
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANTPNTNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I531

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Independence in Braille

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

The name Independence in braille

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

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

The name Independence in sign language

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