Oak

Oak Meaning & Origin

About Oak
The name "Oak" is derived from the Old English word "āc," which refers to the tree species known for its strength, durability, and majestic presence. Symbolizing endurance, wisdom, and protection, the name Oak often represents qualities such as stability, reliability, and resilience. It can also evoke a sense of nature, grounding, and connection to the earth.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Oak are male.

Oak Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -5.08% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 K
🌐 IPA
/oʊk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oak in Braille

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

The name Oak in braille

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

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

The name Oak in sign language

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