Minor

Minor Meaning & Origin

About Minor
The name "Minor" is of Latin origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Latin word "minor," meaning "smaller" or "lesser." As a given name, it can symbolize humility, modesty, or a person who is considered younger or less significant. Additionally, "Minor" can also be a surname, indicating a family's lineage or association with a particular place or occupation.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Minor are male.

Minor Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AY1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmaɪnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Minor in Braille

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

The name Minor in braille

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

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

The name Minor in sign language

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