Lisbon

Lisbon Meaning & Origin

About Lisbon
The name "Lisbon" is derived from the Latin word "Olisipo" or "Olissipona," which was the ancient name for the city. The exact meaning of the name is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated from the Phoenician words "Allis Ubbo," meaning "safe harbor" or "beautiful bay." This name reflects Lisbon's geographical location on the Tagus River estuary, which offers a natural and secure harbor, making it an important port city throughout history.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Lisbon is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 31.25% and females 68.75%, based on recent birth statistics.

Lisbon Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LSPN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L02105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 Z B AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɪzbən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LSPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L215

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lisbon in Braille

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

The name Lisbon in braille

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

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

The name Lisbon in sign language

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