Liger

Liger Meaning & Origin

About Liger
The surname Liger is of French origin and is derived from the word "liger," which refers to a mythical creature that is a cross between a lion and a tiger. As a surname, Liger likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with this legendary creature, such as strength, courage, or fierceness. It is a relatively rare surname and is primarily found in France and French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Liger: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LJR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/liger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LJR', 'LKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Liger in Braille

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

The name Liger in braille

How to sign the name Liger using Sign Language

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

The name Liger in sign language

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