Lavender

Lavender Meaning & Origin

About Lavender
The name "Lavender" is derived from the Latin word "lavare," meaning "to wash." It is a feminine name that is associated with the fragrant purple flower known for its calming and soothing properties. Symbolizing serenity, grace, and elegance, the name Lavender often represents a person who possesses a gentle and peaceful nature.

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

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lavender are female.

Lavender Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 19.75% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LFNTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0105306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 V AH0 N D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΓ¦vΙ™ndΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LFNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L153

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lavender in Braille

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

The name Lavender in braille

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

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

The name Lavender in sign language

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