Stein

Stein Meaning & Origin

About Stein
The name "Stein" is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the German word "Stein," which means "stone." As a surname, "Stein" can refer to someone who lived near a prominent stone or rocky area. It can also be a Jewish surname, derived from the Yiddish word "shteyn," meaning "stone." In this context, it may have been given to someone who worked with or traded in stones or had a strong connection to the land of Israel. Overall, the name "Stein" is associated with strength, stability, and a connection to the earth.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Stein are male.

Stein Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AY1 N
🌐 IPA
/staΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stein in Braille

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

The name Stein in braille

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

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

The name Stein in sign language

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