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At a Glance: Name: Arrow – Meaning: a shaft-like projectile shot from a bow – Origin: English (word name) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: AIR-oh
Arrow is an English word name, pronounced AIR-oh (IPA /ˈæroʊ/), and its meaning is exactly what it sounds like: a shaft-like projectile shot from a bow. It's used as a neutral name and fits a clean, modern style. You may see Arrow marketed as symbolizing 'moving forward with purpose' or being 'on target' — that's a figurative marketing gloss added on top, not part of the word's actual meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Arrow
Meaning: A shaft-like projectile shot from a bow.
Origin: English (word name).
A common claim: Arrow is often marketed as symbolizing 'moving forward with purpose' or being 'on target,' beyond its literal meaning. Actually: That directional/purpose symbolism is a figurative marketing gloss, not part of the word's literal meaning, which is simply the projectile itself.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Arrow
Phonetic: AIR-oh IPA: /ˈæroʊ/
Popularity of Arrow
Social Security data for Arrow runs from 1971 to 2024. It peaked at #1122 in 2018 with 172 babies given the name, and by 2024 had slipped to #1672 with a count of 100.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1971–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Arrow mean?
A shaft-like projectile shot from a bow. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Arrow)
How do you pronounce Arrow?
Arrow is pronounced AIR-oh (IPA: /ˈæroʊ/).
Is Arrow a popular name right now?
Arrow peaked at #1122 in 2018 and is ranked #1672 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)
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