Thames

Thames Meaning & Origin

About Thames
The name "Thames" is derived from the Old English word "Tamesis" which is believed to have originated from a Celtic word meaning "dark" or "hidden." It refers to the major river that flows through southern England, known as the River Thames. The name signifies the river's mysterious and enigmatic nature, as it winds its way through the heart of London and has played a significant role in the history, culture, and identity of the region.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TMS
🗽 NYSIIS
TANA
🔊 Soundex
T0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T EH1 M Z
🌐 IPA
/tɛmz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thames in Braille

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

The name Thames in braille

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

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

The name Thames in sign language

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