Whiskey

Whiskey Meaning & Origin

About Whiskey
The name "Whiskey" is derived from the Irish word "uisce beatha," meaning "water of life." It is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash and aged in wooden casks. The name signifies the historical and cultural significance of whiskey, often associated with Irish and Scottish traditions, and represents the rich heritage and craftsmanship behind this beloved spirit.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Whiskey are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 S K IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪski/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whiskey in Braille

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

The name Whiskey in braille

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

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

The name Whiskey in sign language

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