Lear

Lear Meaning & Origin

About Lear
The name "Lear" is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is primarily associated with the character King Lear from William Shakespeare's tragedy, symbolizing a proud and stubborn ruler who experiences a tragic downfall due to his own flaws. Additionally, "Lear" can also be derived from the Old English word "leof" meaning "dear" or "beloved," suggesting a name that conveys endearment or affection.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lear are male.

Lear Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 R
🌐 IPA
/lɪr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lear in Braille

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

The name Lear in braille

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

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

The name Lear in sign language

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