Berlin

Berlin Meaning & Origin

About Berlin
The name "Berlin" is of uncertain origin and meaning. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "berl" or "berlo," meaning "swamp" or "marsh." Another theory suggests that it may have originated from the Old Polabian word "berl," meaning "riverbank." Over time, the name evolved and became associated with the capital city of Germany, Berlin. Today, Berlin is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city known for its rich history, culture, and significance in global politics.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Berlin is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 29.15% and females 70.85%, based on recent birth statistics.

Berlin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 7.32% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRLN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER0 L IH1 N
🌐 IPA
/bərˈlɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Berlin in Braille

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

The name Berlin in braille

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

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

The name Berlin in sign language

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