Ninja

Ninja Meaning & Origin

About Ninja
The name "Ninja" is derived from the Japanese word "ninjutsu," which refers to the ancient art of stealth and espionage. It is commonly associated with highly skilled and trained individuals who were historically employed as covert agents or mercenaries in feudal Japan. The term "Ninja" has come to symbolize agility, secrecy, and mastery of various combat techniques, making it synonymous with skilled warriors who operate in the shadows.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ninja are female.

Ninja Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NNJ
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 N JH AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɪnʤə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NNJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ninja in Braille

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

The name Ninja in braille

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

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

The name Ninja in sign language

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