Jester

Jester Meaning & Origin

About Jester
The name "Jester" is derived from the Middle English word "gestour," meaning a professional entertainer or a person who performs tricks and jokes to amuse others. It typically refers to a comedic character in medieval times who entertained the royal court with their wit, humor, and acrobatic skills. The name "Jester" symbolizes playfulness, laughter, and the ability to bring joy to others through humor and entertainment.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jester are male.

Jester Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
JSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
JA
πŸ”Š Soundex
J02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΚ€Ι›stΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('JSTR', 'ASTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jester in Braille

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

The name Jester in braille

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

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

The name Jester in sign language

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