Kestrel

Kestrel Meaning & Origin

About Kestrel
The name "Kestrel" is of English origin and refers to a small, agile bird of prey known for its hovering flight. Symbolizing grace, speed, and keen observation, the name Kestrel often represents qualities such as freedom, independence, and sharpness of mind. It is a name that evokes a sense of elegance and strength, reflecting the characteristics associated with the bird itself.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kestrel are female.

Kestrel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -5.88% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSTRL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K023604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 S T R AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kestrel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSTRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kestrel in Braille

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

The name Kestrel in braille

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

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

The name Kestrel in sign language

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