Shoshone

Shoshone Meaning & Origin

About Shoshone
The name "Shoshone" refers to a Native American tribe that primarily inhabited the Great Basin region of North America. The term "Shoshone" is derived from the Shoshonean language and translates to "The Valley People" or "The People of the Basin." The Shoshone people were known for their nomadic lifestyle, hunting and gathering, and their deep connection to the land. They played a significant role in the history and culture of the American West.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shoshone are female.

Shoshone Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XXN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S02050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH OW0 SH OW1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/ʃoʊˈʃoʊni/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XXN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shoshone in Braille

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

The name Shoshone in braille

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

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

The name Shoshone in sign language

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