Harlequin

Harlequin Meaning & Origin

About Harlequin
The name "Harlequin" refers to a character in traditional Italian commedia dell'arte, a form of improvisational theater. Harlequin is known for his colorful and distinctive costume, typically featuring diamond patterns. The name has come to represent a mischievous and cunning character, often associated with trickery and cleverness. In a broader sense, "Harlequin" can also refer to something or someone that is whimsical, playful, or unpredictable.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Harlequin are female.

Harlequin Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRLKN
🗽 NYSIIS
HAGA
🔊 Soundex
H0640205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 R L AH0 K W AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɑrləkwən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRLKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H642

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Harlequin in Braille

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

The name Harlequin in braille

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

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

The name Harlequin in sign language

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