Laurelei

Laurelei Meaning & Origin

About Laurelei
The name "Laurelei" is derived from the Germanic name "Lorelei" and is associated with a mythical siren or mermaid in German folklore. The name is often linked to the Lorelei rock on the Rhine River, where the siren was believed to lure sailors to their demise with her enchanting voice. "Laurelei" can be interpreted as meaning "alluring" or "seductive," reflecting the captivating and irresistible nature of the mythical figure it is associated with.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Laurelei are female.

Laurelei Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LRL
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L06040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO0 R EH1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/laurelei*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Laurelei in Braille

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

The name Laurelei in braille

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

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

The name Laurelei in sign language

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