Ransom

Ransom Meaning & Origin

About Ransom
The name "Ransom" is of English origin and has a literal meaning of "redemption" or "payment." It is derived from the Old English word "rædnes," which refers to the act of paying a sum of money or offering something valuable in exchange for the release of a captive or the resolution of a difficult situation. As a name, "Ransom" symbolizes the concept of deliverance, sacrifice, or the act of setting someone free through payment or negotiation.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ransom are male.

Ransom Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 8.82% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RNSM
🗽 NYSIIS
RAN
🔊 Soundex
R05205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 N S AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈrænsəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RNSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ransom in Braille

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

The name Ransom in braille

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

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

The name Ransom in sign language

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