Inger

Inger Meaning & Origin

About Inger
The name "Inger" is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse name "Ingiríðr." It is a combination of the elements "Ing," which refers to the Norse god of fertility and peace, and "ríðr," meaning "ride" or "rider." Therefore, the name "Inger" can be interpreted to mean "rider of Ing" or "one who is protected by Ing." It is a name that carries a sense of strength, protection, and connection to nature and fertility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Inger are female.

Inger Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -44.44% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANKR
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I5206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKR', 'ANJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Inger in Braille

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

The name Inger in braille

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

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

The name Inger in sign language

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