Leal

Leal Meaning & Origin

About Leal
The name "Leal" is of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the Latin word "legalis," meaning "loyal" or "faithful." It is a surname that is often used as a given name, symbolizing trustworthiness, honesty, and devotion. People with the name Leal are often seen as reliable and dependable individuals who value loyalty and maintain strong relationships with others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Leal are female.

Leal Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LL
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 L
🌐 IPA
/lil/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leal in Braille

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

The name Leal in braille

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

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

The name Leal in sign language

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