Ransome

Ransome Meaning & Origin

About Ransome
The name "Ransome" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ræd" meaning "counsel" or "advice" and "sōn" meaning "son." Therefore, the name "Ransome" can be interpreted to mean "son of counsel" or "son of wisdom." It conveys the idea of someone who is wise, knowledgeable, and provides valuable advice or guidance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ransome are male.

Ransome Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RNSM
🗽 NYSIIS
RANA
🔊 Soundex
R052050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 N S AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈrænsəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RNSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ransome in Braille

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

The name Ransome in braille

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

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

The name Ransome in sign language

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