Fela

Fela Meaning & Origin

About Fela
The name "Fela" is of African origin, particularly from the Yoruba language. It means "lucky" or "fortunate." It is a unisex name that is often given to children in Nigeria and other West African countries. The name carries a positive connotation, symbolizing good fortune and blessings in life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Fela are female.

Fela Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɛlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fela in Braille

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

The name Fela in braille

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

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

The name Fela in sign language

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