Wise

Wise Meaning & Origin

About Wise
The name "Wise" is an English surname derived from the Old English word "wis," meaning "wise" or "knowledgeable." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was considered wise or intelligent. The name signifies wisdom, intelligence, and sagacity, reflecting the qualities associated with a person who possesses great knowledge and understanding.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wise are male.

Wise Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/waɪz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AS', 'FS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wise in Braille

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

The name Wise in braille

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

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

The name Wise in sign language

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