Kes

Kes Meaning & Origin

About Kes
The name "Kes" is of English origin and is typically used as a shortened form of the name "Kestrel." It is derived from the Old English word "ceaster" meaning "fortress" or "walled city." As a name, Kes carries connotations of strength, protection, and resilience. It is often associated with the bird of prey, the kestrel, known for its agility and keen vision, symbolizing freedom and adaptability.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kes are female.

Kes Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -58.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 S
🌐 IPA
/kes*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kes in Braille

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

The name Kes in braille

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

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

The name Kes in sign language

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