Joliet

Joliet Meaning & Origin

About Joliet
The name "Joliet" is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "jouel," meaning "jewel." It is a surname that was later adopted as a given name. The name "Joliet" carries connotations of beauty, preciousness, and value, reflecting the significance of a jewel.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Joliet are female.

Joliet Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JLT
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J0403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH OW1 L IY0 EH2 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤoʊliˌɛt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JLT', 'ALT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Joliet in Braille

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

The name Joliet in braille

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

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

The name Joliet in sign language

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