Stirling

Stirling Meaning & Origin

About Stirling
The name "Stirling" is of Scottish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Gaelic word "Sruighlea," which means "place of strife" or "place of battle." It can also refer to the city of Stirling in Scotland, known for its historical significance and its location at the crossing of major Scottish rivers. The name "Stirling" carries connotations of strength, resilience, and a rich history of conflict and triumph.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Stirling are male.

Stirling Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -42.86% 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 Stirling in Braille

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

The name Stirling in braille

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

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

The name Stirling in sign language

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