Peru

Peru Meaning & Origin

About Peru
The name "Peru" is derived from the word "Birú," which was the name of a powerful ruler in the region before the Spanish conquest. Over time, the name evolved into "Peru." It is believed that "Birú" was the name of a local tribe or village, and the Spanish conquistadors adopted it to refer to the entire region. The exact meaning of "Birú" is uncertain, but it is thought to have originated from the Quechua word "pilku," meaning "river." Thus, the name "Peru" can be interpreted as "land of the rivers" or "land of abundance," reflecting the country's diverse geography and rich natural resources.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Peru are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER0 UW1
🌐 IPA
/pəru/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Peru in Braille

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

The name Peru in braille

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

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

The name Peru in sign language

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