Knut

Knut Meaning & Origin

About Knut
The name "Knut" is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse name "Knútr." It means "knot" or "knot of wood." The name Knut has historical significance as it was borne by several notable figures, including Knut the Great, a medieval Danish king who ruled over England, Denmark, and Norway. The name Knut is often associated with strength, power, and resilience.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Knut are male.

Knut Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NT
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
K503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AH1 T
🌐 IPA
/knət/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knut in Braille

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

The name Knut in braille

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

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

The name Knut in sign language

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