Alsace

Alsace Meaning & Origin

About Alsace
The name "Alsace" is derived from the Germanic word "Alsatia," which means "Land of the Alsatians." It refers to a historical region in northeastern France, bordering Germany and Switzerland. Alsace has a rich cultural heritage influenced by both French and German traditions due to its history of changing hands between the two countries. The name encapsulates the region's unique blend of cultures and its position as a crossroads between France and Germany.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALSS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A42020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE0 L S AA1 S
🌐 IPA
/ælˈsɑs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALSS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A422

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alsace in Braille

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

The name Alsace in braille

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

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

The name Alsace in sign language

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