King

King Meaning & Origin

About King
The name King is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cyning," meaning "ruler" or "leader." It is a surname that was often given to someone who held a position of authority or power, such as a king or a chief. As a given name, King signifies strength, nobility, and leadership, evoking a sense of regality and importance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name King are male.

King Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -20.37% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 NG
🌐 IPA
/kɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name King in Braille

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

The name King in braille

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

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

The name King in sign language

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