Erling

Erling Meaning & Origin

About Erling
The name "Erling" is of Old Norse origin and has Scandinavian roots. It is derived from the elements "erl" meaning "earl" or "nobleman" and "ling" meaning "descendant" or "son." Therefore, the name Erling can be interpreted as "noble descendant" or "son of an earl." It carries connotations of nobility, strength, and heritage.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Erling are male.

Erling Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 35.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E64052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 L IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈərlɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Erling in Braille

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

The name Erling in braille

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

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

The name Erling in sign language

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