Metro

Metro Meaning & Origin

About Metro
The name "Metro" is derived from the Greek word "metron," meaning "measure" or "to measure." It is often used as a short form of "metropolitan," which refers to a large city or urban area. As a name, "Metro" can symbolize urbanity, modernity, and a sense of measurement or organization. It may also evoke a sense of efficiency, connectivity, and the fast-paced nature of metropolitan life.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Metro are male.

Metro Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0360
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 T R OW2
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ›ΛŒtroʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Metro in Braille

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

The name Metro in braille

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

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

The name Metro in sign language

Numerology