Kessel

Kessel Meaning & Origin

About Kessel
The name "Kessel" is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Middle High German word "kessel," meaning "kettle" or "cauldron," referring to a cooking vessel. Alternatively, it can be derived from the German word "kesseln," meaning "to encircle" or "to surround," suggesting a geographical location surrounded by hills or a defensive fortification. The name "Kessel" can also be a Jewish surname, originating from the Yiddish word "kesl," meaning "basin" or "bowl," possibly indicating a family occupation related to metalwork or pottery. Overall, the name "Kessel" is associated with objects or locations related to cooking, encirclement, or Jewish heritage.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kessel are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kessel in Braille

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

The name Kessel in braille

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

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

The name Kessel in sign language

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