Sterling

Sterling Meaning & Origin

About Sterling
The name Sterling is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "stierling," meaning "little star." It can also be associated with the word "sterling," which refers to a high-quality silver coin used in medieval England. As a name, Sterling often symbolizes strength, brightness, and value, reflecting the qualities of a star or precious metal. It is often given to boys and girls, embodying a sense of uniqueness and distinction.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sterling are male.

Sterling Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -6.26% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRLNK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S3064052
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T ER1 L IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈstΙ™rlΙͺΕ‹/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S364

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sterling in Braille

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

The name Sterling in braille

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

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

The name Sterling in sign language

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