York

York Meaning & Origin

About York
The name "York" is of Old English origin and is derived from the word "Eoforwic," which means "wild boar settlement." It refers to the historic city of York in England, which was originally founded by the Romans and later became an important Viking settlement. The name signifies the connection to the wild boar, an animal associated with strength, courage, and protection, reflecting the historical significance and character of the city.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name York are male.

York Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 80% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARK
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AO1 R K
🌐 IPA
/jɔrk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name York in Braille

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

The name York in braille

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

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

The name York in sign language

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