Pompey

Pompey Meaning & Origin

About Pompey
The name "Pompey" is derived from the Latin name "Pompeius," which itself originated from the Roman family name "Pompeius." The meaning of the name is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the Latin word "pompa," meaning "procession" or "parade." Pompey is famously associated with the Roman general and statesman Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, commonly known as Pompey the Great, who played a significant role in the late Roman Republic.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PMP
🗽 NYSIIS
PANA
🔊 Soundex
P0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 M P IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɑmpi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pompey in Braille

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

The name Pompey in braille

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

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

The name Pompey in sign language

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