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West Meaning

    

What does West mean?

The name West is of English origin.

The meaning of West is "from the west".

West is used as both a boys and girls name.

It consists of 4 letters and 1 syllable and is pronounced West.

The Given Name West

Enchanting and sophisticated, it is a name considered by many parents.

A special name that is sure to be loved.

Wrap it up and take it home, West may just be the name you're looking for.

West falls into the cool name category.

West Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, less than 5 girls were given the name. It ranked 1,855 in baby name popularity for boys with 81 occurrences.

In contrast, the year before less than 5 girls were given the name. It ranked 1,856 in baby name popularity for boys with 80 occurrences.

View the West Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for West has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of West to other names.

West Related Names

The names Welsa, Welsie, Westun are all forms of West.

Famous Wests

    West Numerology

    Destiny Number, Life Path Number, Soul Urge and Personality Number. These Numerological numbers may tell your child's story. Take a look at the Numerology Of West.

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    West Name Fun

    Would you like to fingerspell the name West in American Sign Language?

    Then just follow the diagram below.

    Be creative with the name West.

    Just for fun, see the name West in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

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