Alaja

Alaja Meaning & Origin

About Alaja
The name "Alaja" is of African origin and is commonly used in Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba language and means "joyful" or "happiness." People with this name are often seen as cheerful, optimistic, and bringers of joy to those around them. The name Alaja reflects a positive and vibrant personality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alaja are female.

Alaja Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALJ
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A4020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA0 L AA1 Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/alaja*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALJ', 'ALH')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alaja in Braille

Here's how to represent Alaja in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Alaja in braille

How to Spell the Name Alaja in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Alaja using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alaja in sign language

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