Yosemite

Yosemite Meaning & Origin

About Yosemite
The name "Yosemite" is derived from the Native American Miwok language and means "those who kill." It refers to the Ahwahneechee tribe, who were known for their fierce resistance against other tribes. The name was later adopted for the iconic Yosemite Valley in California, renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and towering granite cliffs.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yosemite are female.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
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πŸ”Š Soundex
Y0205030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y OW0 S EH1 M IH0 T IY0
🌐 IPA
/joʊˈsΙ›mΙͺti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ASMT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yosemite in Braille

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

The name Yosemite in braille

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

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

The name Yosemite in sign language

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