Zurich

Zurich Meaning & Origin

About Zurich
The name "Zurich" is derived from the Old High German word "Zurih," which means "deer park" or "deer refuge." It is a combination of the words "zu" (meaning "at" or "to") and "rihhi" (meaning "deer" or "roe deer"). This name reflects the city's historical association with hunting and its location near forests where deer were abundant. Today, Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and a major global financial hub known for its picturesque setting and high quality of life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Zurich are male.

Zurich Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -30% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRX
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z UH1 R IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈzʊrɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRX', 'SRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zurich in Braille

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

The name Zurich in braille

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

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

The name Zurich in sign language

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