Ritter

Ritter Meaning & Origin

About Ritter
The name "Ritter" is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ritære," meaning "knight" or "horseman." It is a surname that was often given to individuals who held the occupation of a knight or had a connection to knighthood. The name "Ritter" carries connotations of bravery, chivalry, and a noble lineage, reflecting the historical significance of knights in medieval Europe.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ritter are male.

Ritter Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -37.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ritter in Braille

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

The name Ritter in braille

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

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

The name Ritter in sign language

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