South

South Meaning & Origin

About South
The name "South" is a geographical surname derived from the Old English word "sūþ" meaning "south." It is often used as a given name or a surname to indicate a connection to the southern direction or region. It can symbolize qualities associated with the south, such as warmth, sunshine, and a sense of direction. The name "South" can also be metaphorical, representing a person who is grounded, reliable, and steadfast like the southern direction.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
S0
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AW1 TH
🌐 IPA
/saʊθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('S0', 'ST')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name South in Braille

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

The name South in braille

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

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

The name South in sign language

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