Nimrod

Nimrod Meaning & Origin

About Nimrod
The name "Nimrod" is of Hebrew origin and has multiple interpretations. In the Bible, Nimrod is described as a mighty hunter and a great ruler. However, over time, the name has acquired negative connotations and is often used to describe someone as foolish or inept. The meaning of the name can vary depending on the context and cultural interpretation.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Nimrod are male.

Nimrod Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NMRT
🗽 NYSIIS
NANA
🔊 Soundex
N05603
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 M R AA0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɪmrɑd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NMRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N563

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nimrod in Braille

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

The name Nimrod in braille

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

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

The name Nimrod in sign language

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