Islay

Islay Meaning & Origin

About Islay
The name "Islay" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "Ìle," which means "island." It refers to the island of Islay, located off the west coast of Scotland. Islay is known for its rugged beauty, rich history, and world-renowned whisky production. The name "Islay" carries connotations of island life, natural landscapes, and the distinctive culture and heritage of the Scottish isles.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Islay are female.

Islay Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
IA
πŸ”Š Soundex
I240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 S L EY0
🌐 IPA
/islay*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Islay in Braille

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

The name Islay in braille

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

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

The name Islay in sign language

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