Jolly

Jolly Meaning & Origin

About Jolly
The name "Jolly" is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "joli," meaning "cheerful" or "merry." It is a descriptive name given to individuals who are known for their joyful and lively nature. People with the name Jolly are often seen as optimistic, happy, and full of life, spreading positivity and laughter wherever they go.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jolly are female.

Jolly Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
JL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
JA
πŸ”Š Soundex
J040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AA1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΚ€Ι‘li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('JL', 'AL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jolly in Braille

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

The name Jolly in braille

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

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

The name Jolly in sign language

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