Knute

Knute Meaning & Origin

About Knute
The name "Knute" is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse name "Knútr." It means "knot" or "knot of wood." The name is often associated with strength, resilience, and determination, reflecting the symbolism of a tightly tied knot that is difficult to unravel. It has historical significance due to its association with Knut the Great, a powerful Viking king who ruled over Denmark, England, and Norway in the 11th century.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Knute are male.

Knute Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NT
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
K5030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N UW1 T
🌐 IPA
/knut/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knute in Braille

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

The name Knute in braille

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

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

The name Knute in sign language

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