Precious

Precious Meaning & Origin

About Precious
The name Precious is of English origin and is derived from the English word "precious," which means valuable, cherished, or highly esteemed. As a name, Precious signifies someone who is treasured, beloved, or considered to be of great worth. It conveys a sense of importance and significance, reflecting the admiration and affection associated with the name.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Precious are female.

Precious Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 2.44% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRSS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P60202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R EH1 SH AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈprɛʃəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRSS', 'PRXS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Precious in Braille

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

The name Precious in braille

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

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

The name Precious in sign language

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