Kerala

Kerala Meaning & Origin

About Kerala
The name "Kerala" is derived from the Malayalam word "Keralam," which means "land of coconuts." It refers to a state in southwestern India known for its abundant coconut trees. Kerala is renowned for its natural beauty, backwaters, lush greenery, and coastal landscapes. The name reflects the region's rich cultural heritage, tropical climate, and the significance of coconut cultivation in its economy and daily life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kerala are female.

Kerala Popularity Trends

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH2 R AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˌkɛˈrɑlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kerala in Braille

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

The name Kerala in braille

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

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

The name Kerala in sign language

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