Peretz

Peretz Meaning & Origin

About Peretz
The name "Peretz" is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. In Hebrew, it means "breach" or "breakthrough." It is derived from the biblical story of the twins Perez and Zerah, where Perez was born first by breaking through his brother's hand. The name Peretz symbolizes strength, resilience, and the ability to overcome obstacles. It is often associated with individuals who possess a determined and tenacious nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Peretz are male.

Peretz Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -26.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER1 IH0 T S
🌐 IPA
/pərɪts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Peretz in Braille

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

The name Peretz in braille

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

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

The name Peretz in sign language

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