Laeken

Laeken Meaning & Origin

About Laeken
The name "Laeken" is of Belgian origin and refers to a district in the city of Brussels. It is derived from the Dutch word "laken," which means "woolen cloth." Laeken is known for its royal connections, as it is home to the Royal Palace of Laeken and the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken. The name carries a sense of elegance and regality, reflecting its association with the Belgian monarchy.

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Gender Distribution

Laeken is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 50.00% and females 50.00%, based on recent birth statistics.

Laeken Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/laeken*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Laeken in Braille

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

The name Laeken in braille

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

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

The name Laeken in sign language

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