Denzel

Denzel Meaning & Origin

About Denzel
The name Denzel is of Cornish origin and is derived from the surname Denzell. It is believed to have originated from the Cornish word "denzel," meaning "from the high stronghold." The name Denzel signifies strength, power, and resilience, reflecting the characteristics of someone who is determined and capable of overcoming challenges.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Denzel are male.

Denzel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 47.01% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNSL
🗽 NYSIIS
DASA
🔊 Soundex
D05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 N Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛnzəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Denzel in Braille

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

The name Denzel in braille

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

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

The name Denzel in sign language

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