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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Possessing sound judgment and deep understanding
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- WIZ-dum
Wisdom is an English name, pronounced WIZ-dum, and it's used for children of any gender. Its meaning is about as plainspoken as names get: possessing sound judgment and deep understanding, stated outright rather than buried in etymology.
Meaning & Origin of Wisdom
Meaning: Possessing sound judgment and deep understanding.
Origin: English.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Wisdom
WIZ-dumIPA /ˈwɪzdəm/
Popularity of Wisdom
SSA records for Wisdom go back to 1988, with the name reaching its high point of #2033 in 2022 (75 babies) before falling to #2702 in 2024 (49 babies).
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FAQ
What does the name Wisdom mean?
Possessing sound judgment and deep understanding. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Wisdom?
Wisdom is pronounced WIZ-dum (IPA: /ˈwɪzdəm/).
Is Wisdom a popular name right now?
Wisdom peaked at #2033 in 2022 and is ranked #2702 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1988–2024.)
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