Libra

Libra Meaning & Origin

About Libra
The surname Libra is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "libra," meaning "balance" or "scales." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a balanced or fair-minded personality or possibly for someone who worked as a weigher or a moneylender. The name Libra may also have been given to individuals born under the astrological sign of Libra, which is symbolized by the scales.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Libra: 245
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,040
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Libra 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 Libra is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0160
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 B R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlibrΙ‘/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Libra in Braille

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

The name Libra in braille

How to sign the name Libra using Sign Language

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

The name Libra in sign language

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