Avalon

Avalon Meaning & Origin

About Avalon
The name "Avalon" is of Celtic origin and holds mythical connotations. It is derived from the Welsh word "afal" meaning "apple," and is often associated with the legendary island of Avalon in Arthurian legends. Avalon is depicted as a mystical place of beauty and healing, often described as the final resting place of King Arthur. The name "Avalon" is therefore associated with notions of enchantment, tranquility, and a connection to ancient folklore.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Avalon are female.

Avalon Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 4.84% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AFLN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A10405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 V AH0 L AA2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈævəˌlɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A145

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Avalon in Braille

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

The name Avalon in braille

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

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

The name Avalon in sign language

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