Ripken

Ripken Meaning & Origin

About Ripken
The name "Ripken" is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Ripke," which itself is a diminutive form of "Rip," a short form of the name "Rupert." The name "Ripken" is primarily found in Germany and the Netherlands. It does not have a specific meaning in itself, but it is a surname that has been passed down through generations.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ripken are male.

Ripken Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 4.44% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RPKN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R01205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 P K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪpkən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RPKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R125

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ripken in Braille

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

The name Ripken in braille

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

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

The name Ripken in sign language

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