English

English Meaning & Origin

About English
The name "English" is derived from the Old English word "Englisc," which means "of the Angles." The Angles were one of the Germanic tribes that migrated to England during the 5th and 6th centuries. Over time, the term "English" came to represent the people, language, and culture of England. Today, it refers to the native or official language of England and is also used to describe anything related to the country or its inhabitants.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name English are female.

English Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANKLX
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E524020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 NG G L IH0 SH
🌐 IPA
/ˈɪŋlɪʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKLX', 'ANLX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name English in Braille

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

The name English in braille

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

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

The name English in sign language

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