Java

Java Meaning & Origin

About Java
The name "Java" refers to a programming language and computing platform that was developed by Sun Microsystems in the mid-1990s. It was named after the Indonesian island of Java, known for its rich culture and coffee production. The creators of Java wanted a unique and catchy name that would resonate with developers and differentiate their language from others. The name "Java" has since become synonymous with a versatile, robust, and widely-used programming language that powers a vast array of applications and systems worldwide.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Java is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 43.33% and females 56.67%, based on recent birth statistics.

Java Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JF
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AA1 V AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤɑvə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JF', 'AF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Java in Braille

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

The name Java in braille

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

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

The name Java in sign language

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