Aleja

Aleja Meaning & Origin

About Aleja
The name "Aleja" is a feminine given name of Spanish origin. It is derived from the Spanish word "alejar," which means "to move away" or "to go far." As a name, Aleja carries the connotation of being independent, adventurous, and free-spirited. It often symbolizes a person who seeks new experiences, explores different paths, and has a strong desire to break free from limitations.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Aleja are female.

Aleja Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALJ
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A4020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA0 L EY1 Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/aleja*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALJ', 'ALH')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Aleja in Braille

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

The name Aleja in braille

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

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

The name Aleja in sign language

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