Hazel

Hazel Meaning & Origin

About Hazel
The name Hazel is of English origin and derives from the Old English word "haesel," meaning "hazel tree." It is also associated with the color hazel, which refers to a light brown or greenish-brown shade. Symbolically, the name Hazel represents wisdom, knowledge, and protection, as the hazel tree was believed to possess magical and mystical qualities in ancient folklore.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
🌟 Popularity
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hazel are female.

Hazel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 2.06% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HSL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HASA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H0204
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EY1 Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈheΙͺzΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hazel in Braille

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

The name Hazel in braille

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

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

The name Hazel in sign language

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