Microsoft Name Meaning & Origin
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The name 'Microsoft' is a portmanteau of 'microcomputer' and 'software,' created in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen to describe their company's focus on software for microcomputers. It is a brand name rather than a traditional personal name.
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American (Anglo-American) 85%
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Canadian (Anglo-Canadian) 10%
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British (Anglo-British) 5%
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Name Details
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Microsoft
Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft; Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft; Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft.
Microsoft Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 1
People with this name tend to be: A natural born leader, independent and ambitious.