Kindness

Kindness Meaning & Origin

About Kindness
The surname Kindness is derived from the Middle English word "kindenesse," which means "generosity" or "benevolence." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their kind and generous nature. The name Kindness signifies a family or individual who embodies qualities of compassion, goodwill, and a willingness to help others.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kindness is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kindness: 238
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,846
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kindness based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kindness is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KNTNS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K053502
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AY1 N D N AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈkaΙͺndnΙ™s/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KNTNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K535

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kindness in Braille

Here's how to represent Kindness in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kindness in braille

How to sign the name Kindness using Sign Language

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

The name Kindness in sign language

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