Knight

Knight Meaning & Origin

About Knight
The name "Knight" is derived from the Old English word "cniht," meaning a servant or a young man. It originally referred to a young man who served as an attendant or a warrior in medieval times. Over time, the name has come to symbolize bravery, chivalry, and honor, often associated with the noble and courageous knights of medieval legends and tales. As a surname, "Knight" can represent a family's historical connection to knighthood or simply serve as a metaphorical reminder of the qualities associated with knights.

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

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Knight are male.

Knight Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 25.86% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
NAG
πŸ”Š Soundex
K50203
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AY1 T
🌐 IPA
/naΙͺt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knight in Braille

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

The name Knight in braille

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

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

The name Knight in sign language

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