Lake

Lake Meaning & Origin

About Lake
The name "Lake" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "lacu" meaning "body of water." It is a nature-inspired name that symbolizes tranquility, serenity, and the beauty of nature. It is often associated with calmness, depth, and a sense of peacefulness, reflecting the characteristics of a serene lake.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Lake is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 59.94% and females 40.06%, based on recent birth statistics.

Lake Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 5.52% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 K
🌐 IPA
/leΙͺk/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lake in Braille

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

The name Lake in braille

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

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

The name Lake in sign language

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