Mayhew

Mayhew Meaning & Origin

About Mayhew
The name "Mayhew" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "maeg" meaning "relative" or "kinsman" and "hug" meaning "heart" or "mind." Therefore, the name "Mayhew" can be interpreted to mean "kinsman of the heart" or "beloved relative." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname or a term of endearment for someone who was considered a close and cherished family member.

🌍 Origin
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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MH
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M000
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 HH Y UW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmeΙͺhju/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MH', 'MHF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mayhew in Braille

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

The name Mayhew in braille

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

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

The name Mayhew in sign language

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