Ness

Ness Meaning & Origin

About Ness
The name "Ness" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "ness" which means "headland" or "cape." It is often used as a surname or a given name for both males and females. The name "Ness" carries connotations of strength, resilience, and a connection to nature, symbolizing the rugged beauty of coastal landscapes.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ness are male.

Ness Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 80% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NS
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 S
🌐 IPA
/nɛs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ness in Braille

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

The name Ness in braille

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

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

The name Ness in sign language

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