Galileo

Galileo Meaning & Origin

About Galileo
The name "Galileo" is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin name "Galilaeus," meaning "from Galilee." It is most famously associated with the Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician Galileo Galilei, who made significant contributions to the scientific revolution of the 17th century. Galileo's name has become synonymous with scientific inquiry, innovation, and the pursuit of knowledge.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Galileo are male.

Galileo Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 15.79% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G04040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE2 L AH0 L IY1 OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˌgæləˈlioʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G440

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Galileo in Braille

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

The name Galileo in braille

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

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

The name Galileo in sign language

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