Robben

Robben Meaning & Origin

About Robben
The name "Robben" is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "robben" which means "seals" in Dutch. It is a surname that is often associated with people who lived near or worked with seals, or it could have been a nickname given to someone who had characteristics similar to a seal, such as agility or playfulness. The name "Robben" can also be found as a given name, particularly in the Netherlands, and is often associated with strength, adaptability, and a love for the sea.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Robben are male.

Robben Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RPN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 B AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɑbən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Robben in Braille

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

The name Robben in braille

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

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

The name Robben in sign language

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