Stearns

Stearns Meaning & Origin

About Stearns
The name "Stearns" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "stern" which means "strict" or "severe." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who had a stern or severe demeanor or who was known for being strict in their actions or behavior. The name "Stearns" can also be a variant of the surname "Stearn," which is derived from the Old Norse word "stjorn" meaning "rudder" or "helm," suggesting that it may have been a occupational name for someone involved in steering or navigating a ship.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRNS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30652
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T ER1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/stΙ™rnz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S365

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stearns in Braille

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

The name Stearns in braille

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

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

The name Stearns in sign language

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