Dahl

Dahl Meaning & Origin

About Dahl
The name "Dahl" is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "dalr," meaning "valley." It is a surname that typically denotes someone who lived near or in a valley. The name is also associated with the famous Norwegian author Roald Dahl, known for his beloved children's books.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dahl are male.

Dahl Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 L
🌐 IPA
/dɑl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dahl in Braille

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

The name Dahl in braille

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

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

The name Dahl in sign language

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