Special

Special Meaning & Origin

About Special
The name "Special" is an English word that is used as a given name. It signifies something or someone that is unique, exceptional, or distinct from the ordinary. It conveys a sense of individuality and importance, suggesting that the person bearing this name possesses qualities or characteristics that set them apart from others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Special are female.

Special Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPSL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S10204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EH1 SH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈspɛʃəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPSL', 'SPXL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S124

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Special in Braille

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

The name Special in braille

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

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

The name Special in sign language

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