Pastor

Pastor Meaning & Origin

About Pastor
The name "Pastor" is derived from the Latin word "pastor" which means "shepherd." As a name, it typically refers to someone who is a religious leader, particularly in Christianity. A pastor is responsible for guiding and caring for a congregation, providing spiritual guidance, leading worship services, and offering pastoral care to the members of their community. The name "Pastor" signifies the role of a shepherd, emphasizing the nurturing and guiding nature of this position within the church.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Pastor are male.

Pastor Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AE1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΓ¦stΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pastor in Braille

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

The name Pastor in braille

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

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

The name Pastor in sign language

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