Jerico

Jerico Meaning & Origin

About Jerico
The name "Jerico" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the word "yericho," meaning "fragrant" or "moon city." It is most commonly associated with the biblical city of Jericho, known for its walls that famously fell during the Israelite conquest. The name Jerico carries connotations of strength, resilience, and a sense of history. It is often given to boys and girls, symbolizing a connection to the past and a hope for a bright future.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jerico are male.

Jerico Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JRK
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 R IH0 K OW0
🌐 IPA
/jerico*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JRK', 'ARK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jerico in Braille

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

The name Jerico in braille

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

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

The name Jerico in sign language

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