Wainwright

Wainwright Meaning & Origin

About Wainwright
The name "Wainwright" is of English origin and is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English term "wainwright," meaning a maker or repairer of wagons. It is a combination of the words "wain," referring to a large wagon or cart, and "wright," meaning a skilled craftsman or builder. Therefore, the name "Wainwright" signifies someone who was involved in the construction or maintenance of wagons, reflecting their occupation in medieval times.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
23andMe Logo

Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe

Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.

Save 15%-60% this holiday season

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ANRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WAG
πŸ”Š Soundex
W05060203
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 N R AY2 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈweΙͺnˌraΙͺt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ANRT', 'FNRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W562

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wainwright in Braille

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

The name Wainwright in braille

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

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

The name Wainwright in sign language

Numerology