Zebra

Zebra Meaning & Origin

About Zebra
The name "Zebra" refers to a type of large, wild animal native to Africa. Zebras are known for their distinctive black and white striped coats, which serve as a form of camouflage and social identification within their herds. They are herbivores and are closely related to horses and donkeys. Zebras symbolize individuality, balance, and adaptability, and their name has become synonymous with their unique appearance and characteristics.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Zebra are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0160
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IY1 B R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzibrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zebra in Braille

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

The name Zebra in braille

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

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

The name Zebra in sign language

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