Oasis

Oasis Meaning & Origin

About Oasis
The name "Oasis" derives from the Arabic word "wāḥa" or "wādi," meaning a fertile area in a desert where water is found. Symbolically, "Oasis" represents a place of refuge, tranquility, and abundance amidst an otherwise harsh and barren environment. It evokes a sense of relief, hope, and rejuvenation, often associated with a sanctuary or a source of life in the midst of adversity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Oasis is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 32.11% and females 67.89%, based on recent birth statistics.

Oasis Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 19.23% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASS
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 EY1 S IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/oʊˈeɪsɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oasis in Braille

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

The name Oasis in braille

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

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

The name Oasis in sign language

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