Elan

Elan Meaning & Origin

About Elan
The name "Elan" is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Hebrew word "ayil" which means "oak tree" or "strong, sturdy." It can also be associated with the Hebrew word "ayala" which means "deer" or "gazelle." Overall, the name "Elan" is often associated with strength, resilience, and gracefulness.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Elan are male.

Elan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.62% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IY1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈilən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elan in Braille

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

The name Elan in braille

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

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

The name Elan in sign language

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