Hill

Hill Meaning & Origin

About Hill
The name "Hill" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hyll," meaning a natural elevation of the earth's surface. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or on a hill. The name "Hill" symbolizes strength, stability, and a connection to nature, reflecting the geographical features of hills and the qualities associated with them.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hill are male.

Hill Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IH1 L
🌐 IPA
/hɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hill in Braille

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

The name Hill in braille

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

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

The name Hill in sign language

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