Pharaoh

Pharaoh Meaning & Origin

About Pharaoh
The name "Pharaoh" refers to the title given to the ancient Egyptian rulers who held supreme authority over the land. Derived from the Egyptian word "per-aa," meaning "great house" or "palace," Pharaoh represents the embodiment of power, divinity, and leadership in ancient Egyptian society. The Pharaohs were considered god-kings, believed to be the intermediaries between the gods and the people, responsible for maintaining order, prosperity, and the well-being of their kingdom.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Pharaoh are male.

Pharaoh Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 9.63% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 R OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfΙ›roʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pharaoh in Braille

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

The name Pharaoh in braille

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

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

The name Pharaoh in sign language

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