Gender: Female
Pronunciation: G L AE D IH S N AY T
Gladys Maria Knight, known as the "Empress of Soul", is an American singer. A ten-time Grammy Award-winner, Knight recorded hits through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s with her family group Gladys Knight & the Pips, which included her brother Merald "Bubba" Knight and cousins William Guest and Edward Patten.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 29, 2024
On the name Gladys Knight, Gladys means Lame, Disabled, Princess, Small Sword, Limping, Country, Ruler, Gladiolus Flower. Knight means Noble, Soldier.
The name Gladys Knight is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gladys is commonly found in Colombia, Peru, United States of America, and 82 more countries.
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ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G L AE D IH S N AY T
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name Gladys is recorded 96,201 times globally, ranking it as the 611th most common name worldwide.
Gladys is most prevalent in Colombia, with 19,729 occurrences, making it the 139th most popular name in the country.
In Uruguay, the name Gladys is found among 1 in every 41 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | #139 | 1 : 65 |
| Peru | #60 | 1 : 71 |
| United States of America | #489 | 1 : 156 |
| Chile | #119 | 1 : 58 |
| South Africa | #361 | 1 : 452 |
| Bolivia | #117 | 1 : 86 |
| Argentina | #125 | 1 : 57 |
| Nigeria | #359 | 1 : 308 |
| Uruguay | #105 | 1 : 41 |
| Mexico | #612 | 1 : 305 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gladys from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Gladys Maria Knight, known as the "Empress of Soul", is an American singer. A ten-time Grammy Award-winner, Knight recorded hits through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s with her family group Gladys Knight & the Pips, which included her brother Merald "Bubba" Knight and cousins William Guest and Edward Patten.
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