Roo

Roo Meaning & Origin

About Roo
The name "Roo" is a diminutive form of the word kangaroo, which is a marsupial native to Australia. As a name, "Roo" is often associated with the character Roo from A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh series. It conveys a sense of playfulness, innocence, and a connection to nature. The name "Roo" can also symbolize agility, curiosity, and a free-spirited nature, reflecting the characteristics of the kangaroo itself.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Roo are female.

Roo Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
R
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1
🌐 IPA
/roo*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('R', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Roo in Braille

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

The name Roo in braille

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

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

The name Roo in sign language

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