Power

Power Meaning & Origin

About Power
The name "Power" is a surname of English origin that derives from the Middle English word "pouer" or "povre," meaning "poor" or "humble." It likely originated as a nickname for someone of modest means or a person who displayed humility. Over time, the name may have also been adopted by individuals who held positions of authority or influence, symbolizing the power they possessed. Today, the name "Power" can be seen as a reminder of the complex interplay between social status, wealth, and humility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Power are male.

Power Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 72.22% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AW1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/paʊər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Power in Braille

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

The name Power in braille

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

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

The name Power in sign language

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