Rousseau

Rousseau Meaning & Origin

About Rousseau
The name "Rousseau" is of French origin and is derived from the word "roux," meaning "red" or "reddish-brown." It is a surname that was often given to individuals with red hair or a ruddy complexion. The name "Rousseau" can also be associated with the famous philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, known for his influential works on political philosophy and education.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rousseau are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW0 S OW1
🌐 IPA
/ruˈsoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rousseau in Braille

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

The name Rousseau in braille

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

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

The name Rousseau in sign language

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