Free online translator for converting English names to Braille (⠃⠗⠁⠊⠇⠇⠑)
Braille is a tactile writing system used by people who are blind or visually impaired. Invented by Louis Braille in 1824, it uses patterns of raised dots that can be read by touch, enabling literacy and independence for millions worldwide.
Braille represents text letter-by-letter using standard patterns of raised dots. Each letter corresponds to a specific 6-dot cell pattern that can be read by touch. Names are written exactly as in print, just in tactile form.
Here are examples of common English names transliterated to Braille:
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Use our free Braille converter above. Type your name in English and it instantly converts to Braille dot patterns. Each letter becomes a specific arrangement of raised dots that can be read by touch.
No, Braille is a writing system, not a language. It's a way to represent letters and text through touch. Braille can represent any language - there are Braille codes for English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and virtually every written language.
Blind people read Braille by running their fingers (typically index fingers) over raised dots. Experienced readers can read 125-200 words per minute, similar to sighted reading speeds for print.
Absolutely! Despite technology advances, Braille remains essential for blind literacy. Digital Braille displays let blind users read computers and phones. Braille literacy is linked to higher employment and education levels among blind individuals.
Yes! Our tool shows the Braille representation. To create actual tactile Braille, you'd need a Braille embosser or label maker. The patterns we show are standard Grade 1 Braille used worldwide.