Dandelion

Dandelion Meaning & Origin

About Dandelion
The name "Dandelion" is derived from the French phrase "dent de lion," meaning "lion's tooth." It refers to the yellow flower of the dandelion plant, which has jagged, tooth-like petals. Symbolically, the name represents resilience, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in various environments, as dandelions are known for their tenacity and ability to grow in diverse conditions.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dandelion are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNTLN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0530405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AE1 N D AH0 L AY2 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈdændəˌlaɪən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNTLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dandelion in Braille

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

The name Dandelion in braille

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

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

The name Dandelion in sign language

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