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Praize

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Pronounced PRAYZ /ˈpreɪz/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of the English word 'praise', which reaches English through Old French from Latin pretium, 'price, worth'. Praise is used as a given name in a number of English-speaking Christian communities; Praize is the respelled form.Medium

In 30 seconds: One bright beat: Praize is the English word 'praise' respelled with a z (said 'PRAYZ').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA modern respelling of the English word 'praise', which reaches English through Old French from Latin pretium, 'price, worth'. Praise is used as a given name in a number of English-speaking Christian communities; Praize is the respelled form.

History & Origin

Praize is the English word 'praise' in a modern spelling. Praise itself is used as a given name in a number of English-speaking Christian communities, especially in West Africa and the diaspora, alongside names like Blessing and Favour. The z spelling is a contemporary American touch (said 'PRAYZ').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, virtue-named, and bright.

Did you know? Praise comes from Latin pretium, 'price' or 'worth' — the same root as 'precious' — so praising something once meant reckoning its value (said 'PRAYZ').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Praize — respelling of English 'praise'; Latin pretium

Variations

PraisePrayzePraiz

Nicknames

PrayZee

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Favour— a same-tradition pick
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Praize mean?

Praize is a respelling of the English word 'praise', which comes from Latin pretium, 'price, worth'.

How do you pronounce Praize?

It's said PRAYZ /ˈpreɪz/ — one syllable.

Is Praize a boy or girl name?

Praize is used here as a boy's name; the word-name Praise is given to both.

How popular is Praize?

Praize is extremely rare for boys in the U.S. and newly emerging.

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