Coal

Coal Meaning & Origin

About Coal
The name "Coal" is derived from the Old English word "col," which refers to a type of black, combustible mineral formed from the remains of ancient plants. As a name, Coal symbolizes strength, resilience, and endurance. It can also represent a connection to nature and the earth, as coal is a natural resource deeply rooted in the ground. The name Coal often carries a sense of power and solidity, evoking images of stability and unwavering determination.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Coal are male.

Coal Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L
🌐 IPA
/koʊl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Coal in Braille

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

The name Coal in braille

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

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

The name Coal in sign language

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