Edelweiss

Edelweiss Meaning & Origin

About Edelweiss
The name "Edelweiss" is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two words: "edel" meaning noble or precious, and "weiss" meaning white. It refers to a small, delicate flower that grows in the Alps, known for its white color and rarity. Symbolically, Edelweiss represents purity, beauty, and resilience, often associated with the mountains and the spirit of adventure. It has become an emblem of alpine regions and is also famously known for its inclusion in the song of the same name from the musical "The Sound of Music."

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Edelweiss are female.

Edelweiss Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 22.22% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATLS
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E30402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EY1 D AH0 L V AY2 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈeɪdəlˌvaɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E342

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Edelweiss in Braille

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

The name Edelweiss in braille

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

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

The name Edelweiss in sign language

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