Prudent

Prudent Meaning & Origin

About Prudent
The surname Prudent is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "prudent," meaning "wise" or "sensible." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was known for their wisdom, intelligence, or practicality. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed good judgment or acted with caution and foresight. Over time, the surname Prudent became hereditary and passed down through generations, symbolizing the family's reputation for wisdom and prudence.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prudent: 408
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,066
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

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Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
PRTNT
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
P
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
P603053
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
P R UW1 D AH0 N T
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆprudษ™nt/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRTNT', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prudent in Braille

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

The name Prudent in braille

How to sign the name Prudent using Sign Language

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

The name Prudent in sign language

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