Reef

Reef Meaning & Origin

About Reef
The name "Reef" is of English origin and is primarily used as a masculine name. It is derived from the word "reef," which refers to a ridge of rocks or sand at or near the surface of the water. As a name, Reef symbolizes strength, stability, and resilience, evoking the image of a solid foundation amidst turbulent waters. It can also be associated with the beauty and diversity found in coral reefs, representing a vibrant and dynamic personality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Reef are male.

Reef Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -23.60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RF
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 F
🌐 IPA
/rif/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reef in Braille

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

The name Reef in braille

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

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

The name Reef in sign language

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