Won

Won Meaning & Origin

About Won
The name "Won" is of Korean origin and has multiple meanings. It can be a variant of the Korean surname "Wan" which means "cloud" or "mist". It can also be a given name meaning "first" or "original". Additionally, "Won" can be a transliteration of the Chinese surname "Yuan" which means "round" or "circle". The exact meaning of the name "Won" may vary depending on the cultural context and individual interpretation.

🌍 Origin
Name Variations
Wan
📏 Name Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Won are male.

Won Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AH1 N
🌐 IPA
/wən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AN', 'FN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Won in Braille

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

The name Won in braille

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

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

The name Won in sign language

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