Leeward

Leeward Meaning & Origin

About Leeward
The name "Leeward" is of English origin and is derived from the nautical term "leeward," which refers to the direction away from the wind. As a name, Leeward signifies someone who is calm, steady, and reliable, often associated with a sense of protection and shelter. It can also symbolize a person who is adaptable and able to navigate through life's challenges with ease.

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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L063
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 W ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈliwΙ™rd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leeward in Braille

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

The name Leeward in braille

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

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

The name Leeward in sign language

Numerology