West

West Meaning & Origin

About West
The name "West" is derived from the Old English word "west" which means "westward" or "towards the west." As a surname, it likely originated as a geographical or topographical name for someone who lived to the west of a particular place or had some association with the west. It can also be a given name, symbolizing qualities such as direction, exploration, or a connection to the western region. Overall, the name "West" signifies a sense of orientation or location towards the west.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name West are male.

West Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 52.22% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 S T
🌐 IPA
/wΙ›st/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AST', 'FST')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name West in Braille

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

The name West in braille

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

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

The name West in sign language

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