Keris

Keris Meaning & Origin

About Keris
The name "Keris" is of Indonesian origin and typically used for boys. It is derived from the Javanese word "keris," which refers to a traditional Indonesian dagger with a wavy blade. Symbolically, the name "Keris" represents strength, power, and protection. It embodies the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia and carries a sense of valor and resilience.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Keris are female.

Keris Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 R IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/keris*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keris in Braille

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

The name Keris in braille

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

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

The name Keris in sign language

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