Philistine

Philistine Meaning & Origin

About Philistine
The name "Philistine" refers to a member of an ancient people who inhabited the region of Canaan during biblical times. They were known for their hostility towards the Israelites and their lack of appreciation for art, culture, and intellectual pursuits. Over time, the term "Philistine" has come to represent someone who is uncultured, lacking in sophistication, or opposed to intellectual or artistic endeavors.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Philistine are female.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FLSTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P04023050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 L AH0 S T IY2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈfΙͺlΙ™ΛŒstin/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FLSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Philistine in Braille

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

The name Philistine in braille

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

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

The name Philistine in sign language

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