Cinderella

Cinderella Meaning & Origin

About Cinderella
The name "Cinderella" is derived from the French word "Cendrillon," which means "little ashes" or "little cinder girl." It symbolizes the transformation of a mistreated and oppressed young woman into a beautiful and beloved princess. The name encapsulates the central theme of the fairy tale, where Cinderella's life changes dramatically from rags to riches, representing hope, resilience, and the triumph of good over evil.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cinderella are female.

Cinderella Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNTRL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C05306040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH2 N D ER0 EH1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˌsɪndərˈɛlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNTRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cinderella in Braille

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

The name Cinderella in braille

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

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

The name Cinderella in sign language

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