Layn

Layn Meaning & Origin

About Layn
The name "Layn" is a variant spelling of the name "Lane" and is derived from the Old English word "lane" or "lanu," meaning a narrow pathway or road. It is often used as a given name for both boys and girls and signifies someone who is associated with or lives near a lane or path. The name can also symbolize qualities such as direction, journey, or the idea of forging one's own unique path in life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Layn are male.

Layn Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/layn*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Layn in Braille

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

The name Layn in braille

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

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

The name Layn in sign language

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