Waitman

Waitman Meaning & Origin

About Waitman
The name "Waitman" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "waetmann," which means "watchman" or "guardian." It is a surname that was often given to individuals who held the responsibility of watching over or protecting a particular area or property. As a given name, Waitman can be seen as a representation of someone who is vigilant, protective, and trustworthy.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATMN
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W03505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 T M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwaɪtmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATMN', 'FTMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W355

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waitman in Braille

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

The name Waitman in braille

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

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

The name Waitman in sign language

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