Usher

Usher Meaning & Origin

About Usher
The name "Usher" is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "usher," which referred to a doorkeeper or someone who escorted people to their seats. As a given name, "Usher" symbolizes someone who guides or leads others, often associated with a position of authority or responsibility. It can also represent someone who is hospitable, helpful, and attentive to others' needs.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Usher are male.

Usher Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 2.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AXR
🗽 NYSIIS
UA
🔊 Soundex
U206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH1 SH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈəʃər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AXR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Usher in Braille

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

The name Usher in braille

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

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

The name Usher in sign language

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