Clif

Clif Meaning & Origin

About Clif
The name "Clif" is a variant of the name "Clifford" and is of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word "clif" which means "cliff" or "slope of a hill." The name Clif carries connotations of strength, stability, and resilience, reflecting the image of a towering cliff or steep hillside. It is often associated with individuals who are determined, dependable, and grounded in their approach to life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Clif are male.

Clif Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L IH1 F
🌐 IPA
/klɪf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clif in Braille

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

The name Clif in braille

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

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

The name Clif in sign language

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