Diesel

Diesel Meaning & Origin

About Diesel
The name "Diesel" is of German origin and is derived from the surname "Diesel" or "Diessel," which was originally a occupational name for a maker or user of diesel engines. It is associated with the German engineer Rudolf Diesel, who invented the diesel engine in the late 19th century. The name "Diesel" symbolizes power, efficiency, and innovation, reflecting the characteristics of the diesel engine itself.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Diesel are male.

Diesel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -32.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TSL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IY1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈdizəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Diesel in Braille

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

The name Diesel in braille

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

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

The name Diesel in sign language

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