Elkins

Elkins Meaning & Origin

About Elkins
The name "Elkins" is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Elkin," which itself is a diminutive form of "Elk," a nickname for someone who was strong or had a noble nature. The name "Elkins" therefore signifies a descendant or son of Elkin, and is often associated with qualities such as strength, nobility, or a powerful nature.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKNS
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E42052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L K IH0 N Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛlkɪnz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elkins in Braille

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

The name Elkins in braille

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

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

The name Elkins in sign language

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