Speed

Speed Meaning & Origin

About Speed
The name "Speed" is a surname of English origin that was originally given to individuals who possessed exceptional swiftness or agility. It is derived from the Old English word "spēd" meaning "success" or "prosperity." As a name, "Speed" symbolizes quickness, efficiency, and the ability to achieve goals swiftly, reflecting the qualities associated with speed and success.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P IY1 D
🌐 IPA
/spid/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Speed in Braille

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

The name Speed in braille

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

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

The name Speed in sign language

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