Saw

Saw Meaning & Origin

About Saw
The name "Saw" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "saga," meaning "saw" or "saying." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a sawyer, a person who cuts wood using a saw. The name "Saw" may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was known for their skill or involvement with sawing or carpentry.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Saw are male.

Saw Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -10.53% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
S
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AO1
🌐 IPA
/sɔ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('S', 'SF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Saw in Braille

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

The name Saw in braille

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

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

The name Saw in sign language

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