Press

Press Meaning & Origin

About Press
The name "Press" is derived from the English word "press" which refers to a machine used for printing or publishing. As a surname, it likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked in the printing or publishing industry. The name "Press" may also have metaphorical connotations, symbolizing the power of the press in disseminating information and shaping public opinion.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Press are male.

Press Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R EH1 S
🌐 IPA
/prɛs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Press in Braille

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

The name Press in braille

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

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

The name Press in sign language

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