Kells

Kells Meaning & Origin

About Kells
The name "Kells" is derived from the Irish Gaelic word "Ceanannas," which means "head of the church" or "church of the head." It is often associated with the town of Kells in County Meath, Ireland, which is known for its historical significance and the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript. The name "Kells" signifies a connection to the church or religious authority.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kells are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/kɛlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kells in Braille

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

The name Kells in braille

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

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

The name Kells in sign language

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