Algeria

Algeria Meaning & Origin

About Algeria
The name "Algeria" is derived from the Arabic word "al-jazā'ir," meaning "the islands." It refers to the four islands located off the country's Mediterranean coast. The name was given by the Spanish and Portuguese sailors who first arrived in the region in the 16th century, mistaking the islands for the mainland. Over time, the name came to represent the entire country of Algeria.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Algeria are female.

Algeria Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A42060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE0 L JH IH1 R IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/æˈlʤɪriə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKR', 'ALJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Algeria in Braille

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

The name Algeria in braille

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

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

The name Algeria in sign language

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