Glen

Glen Meaning & Origin

About Glen
The name Glen is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gleann," meaning "valley." It is often associated with a peaceful and serene natural landscape, symbolizing tranquility and harmony. People named Glen are often seen as calm, gentle, and grounded individuals who appreciate the beauty of nature and seek balance in their lives.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Glen are male.

Glen Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -17.44% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L EH1 N
🌐 IPA
/glɛn/
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('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Glen in Braille

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

The name Glen in braille

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

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

The name Glen in sign language

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