Jovial

Jovial Meaning & Origin

About Jovial
The name "Jovial" is derived from the Latin word "jovialis," which means "of Jupiter." It is typically used to describe someone who is cheerful, merry, and full of good humor. The name carries connotations of joy, happiness, and a positive outlook on life. People with the name Jovial are often seen as friendly, sociable, and optimistic individuals who bring a sense of light-heartedness to those around them.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jovial are female.

Jovial Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 116.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JFL
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH OW1 V IY0 AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤoʊviəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JFL', 'AFL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jovial in Braille

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

The name Jovial in braille

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

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

The name Jovial in sign language

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