England

England Meaning & Origin

About England
The name "England" refers to a country located in the southern part of the island of Great Britain. It is derived from the Old English word "Englaland," which means "land of the Angles." The Angles were one of the Germanic tribes that migrated to the British Isles during the early medieval period. Today, England is one of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom and is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and significant contributions to literature, science, and politics.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name England are female.

England Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 23.81% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ANKLNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
EA
πŸ”Š Soundex
E524053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 NG G L AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈΙͺΕ‹glΙ™nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ANKLNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name England in Braille

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

The name England in braille

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

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

The name England in sign language

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