Wraith

Wraith Meaning & Origin

About Wraith
The name "Wraith" typically refers to a ghostly or spectral entity, often associated with death or the afterlife. It is derived from Scottish and English folklore, where wraiths are believed to be the spirits of the deceased that have not yet moved on. Wraiths are often depicted as shadowy figures or apparitions, and their presence is often associated with feelings of unease or foreboding.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wraith are male.

Wraith Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
R0
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W6030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 TH
🌐 IPA
/wraith*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('R0', 'RT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wraith in Braille

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

The name Wraith in braille

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

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

The name Wraith in sign language

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