Flake

Flake Meaning & Origin

About Flake
The name "Flake" is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It can be a variant of the word "flack," which refers to a person who provides publicity or acts as a spokesperson. Alternatively, it can be derived from the Old English word "flæc," meaning "a hurdle" or "a hurdle-shaped hill." In some cases, "Flake" may also be a surname derived from a nickname for someone with a flaky or unreliable nature. Overall, the meaning of the name "Flake" can vary depending on its specific origin and context.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F4020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L EY1 K
🌐 IPA
/fleɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flake in Braille

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

The name Flake in braille

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

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

The name Flake in sign language

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