Klein

Klein Meaning & Origin

About Klein
The name "Klein" is of German origin and is derived from the word "klein" which means "small" or "little" in English. It is a surname that was often given to individuals who were of small stature or had a diminutive physical appearance. Additionally, it could have been used as a nickname for someone who had a small or humble personality. The name "Klein" is quite common among German-speaking populations and has spread to other countries through immigration.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Klein are male.

Klein Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -6.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K405
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AY1 N
🌐 IPA
/klaΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klein in Braille

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

The name Klein in braille

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

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

The name Klein in sign language

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