Voss

Voss Meaning & Origin

About Voss
The name "Voss" is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "vǫs" meaning "a narrow passage" or "a strait." It is often used as a surname and can also refer to a place name, indicating a location near a narrow body of water or a narrow passage between mountains or hills. The name "Voss" carries connotations of strength, resilience, and the ability to navigate through challenging circumstances.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Voss are male.

Voss Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FS
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AO1 S
🌐 IPA
/vɔs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Voss in Braille

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

The name Voss in braille

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

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

The name Voss in sign language

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