Jag

Jag Meaning & Origin

About Jag
The name "Jag" is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "jagr," meaning "hunter" or "chaser." It is often used as a short form of names like "Jagannath" or "Jagdish" in Indian culture, which refer to deities associated with the Hindu god Vishnu. As a standalone name, "Jag" represents qualities such as strength, determination, and a relentless pursuit of goals, reflecting its hunter-like connotation.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jag are male.

Jag Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JK
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AE1 G
🌐 IPA
/jag*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JK', 'AK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jag in Braille

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

The name Jag in braille

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

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

The name Jag in sign language

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