Ancel

Ancel Meaning & Origin

About Ancel
The name "Ancel" is of French origin and is derived from the Germanic name "Anselm." It is composed of the elements "ans," meaning "god," and "helm," meaning "helmet" or "protection." Therefore, the name "Ancel" can be interpreted to mean "divine protection" or "protected by God." It is a name that conveys strength, faith, and divine favor.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ancel are male.

Ancel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 100% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANSL
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A5204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 N S EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/ənˈsɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ancel in Braille

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

The name Ancel in braille

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

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

The name Ancel in sign language

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