Leaf

Leaf Meaning & Origin

About Leaf
The name "Leaf" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "leaf" or "leof," meaning "dear" or "beloved." It is a nature-inspired name that symbolizes growth, renewal, and connection to the natural world. The name Leaf often represents individuals who are gentle, nurturing, and have a deep appreciation for the beauty and tranquility found in nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Leaf are male.

Leaf Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LF
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 F
🌐 IPA
/lif/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leaf in Braille

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

The name Leaf in braille

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

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

The name Leaf in sign language

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