Rook

Rook Meaning & Origin

About Rook
The name "Rook" is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It can refer to a chess piece that moves horizontally or vertically, symbolizing strategy and intelligence. Additionally, "Rook" can also be a surname derived from the Middle English word "rok" meaning "distaff," which was a tool used for spinning wool. As a given name, "Rook" is often associated with strength, protection, and a sense of purpose.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rook are male.

Rook Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 17.78% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UH1 K
🌐 IPA
/rʊk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rook in Braille

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

The name Rook in braille

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

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

The name Rook in sign language

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