Navan

Navan Meaning & Origin

About Navan
The name "Navan" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "an Uaimh," meaning "the cave." It is a place name referring to a town in County Meath, Ireland, known for its historical significance and archaeological sites, including the ancient Navan Fort. The name Navan symbolizes strength, mystery, and a connection to the past.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Navan are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NFN
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 V AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/navan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Navan in Braille

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

The name Navan in braille

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

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

The name Navan in sign language

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