Cardinal

Cardinal Meaning & Origin

About Cardinal
The name "Cardinal" is derived from the Latin word "cardinalis," meaning "important" or "principal." It is primarily associated with the high-ranking officials of the Roman Catholic Church who are appointed by the Pope. Cardinals are responsible for electing the Pope and advising him on various matters. The name "Cardinal" symbolizes their significance and authority within the Church hierarchy.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cardinal are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTNL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0630504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R D AH0 N AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑrdɪnəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cardinal in Braille

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

The name Cardinal in braille

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

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

The name Cardinal in sign language

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