Alem

Alem Meaning & Origin

About Alem
The name "Alem" is of Ethiopian origin and has multiple meanings. In Amharic, one of the main languages spoken in Ethiopia, "Alem" means "world" or "universe." It can also be interpreted as "the whole world" or "all people." The name carries a sense of inclusivity and represents a global perspective, reflecting the vastness and interconnectedness of humanity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alem are male.

Alem Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -9.09% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALM
🗽 NYSIIS
AN
🔊 Soundex
A405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 L EH1 M
🌐 IPA
/əˈlɛm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alem in Braille

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

The name Alem in braille

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

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

The name Alem in sign language

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