Othello

Othello Meaning & Origin

About Othello
The name "Othello" is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin name "Othellus." It is believed to have a meaning related to wealth or prosperity. In Shakespeare's play "Othello," the name is associated with the tragic protagonist, a Moorish general, and reflects his noble and respected status before his downfall. The name "Othello" symbolizes power, honor, and the tragic consequences of jealousy and manipulation.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Othello are male.

Othello Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A0L
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O3040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 TH EH1 L OW0
🌐 IPA
/əˈθɛloʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A0L', 'ATL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Othello in Braille

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

The name Othello in braille

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

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

The name Othello in sign language

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