Karelia

Karelia Meaning & Origin

About Karelia
The name "Karelia" is derived from the Finnish word "karjala," which means "land of the cattle." It refers to a historical region located in the northern part of Europe, encompassing parts of present-day Finland and Russia. Known for its vast forests, lakes, and marshlands, Karelia has a rich cultural heritage and has been influenced by both Finnish and Russian traditions. The name reflects the region's historical connection to cattle farming and its significance in the local culture.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Karelia are female.

Karelia Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH2 R EH1 L IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/karelia*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Karelia in Braille

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

The name Karelia in braille

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

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

The name Karelia in sign language

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