Kiel

Kiel Meaning & Origin

About Kiel
The name "Kiel" is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the German word "Kiel," which means "keel" in English, referring to the central structural element of a ship. Alternatively, it can be a shortened form of the name "Kilian," which is derived from the Irish name "Cillian" meaning "war" or "strife." Overall, the name "Kiel" can symbolize strength, stability, and resilience, or it can be associated with a warrior-like nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kiel are male.

Kiel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 L
🌐 IPA
/kil/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kiel in Braille

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

The name Kiel in braille

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

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

The name Kiel in sign language

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