Island

Island Meaning & Origin

About Island
The name "Island" is derived from the Old English word "īegland," which means "land surrounded by water." It refers to a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water, typically smaller than a continent. The name symbolizes a sense of isolation, uniqueness, and natural beauty, as islands often have distinct ecosystems and cultural identities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Island are female.

Island Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25.35% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALNT
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I24053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 L AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈaɪlənd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Island in Braille

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

The name Island in braille

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

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

The name Island in sign language

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