Colonel

Colonel Meaning & Origin

About Colonel
The name "Colonel" is not a traditional given name, but rather a military rank. It is derived from the Latin word "columna," meaning column or pillar. In the military context, a colonel is a high-ranking officer who typically commands a regiment or brigade. The rank of colonel is associated with leadership, authority, and responsibility within the armed forces.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Colonel are male.

Colonel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLNL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C040504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 N AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərnəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C454

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Colonel in Braille

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

The name Colonel in braille

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

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

The name Colonel in sign language

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