Leighan

Leighan Meaning & Origin

About Leighan
The name "Leighan" is a variant of the name "Leigh" or "Lee" and is of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word "leah" which means "clearing" or "meadow." As a name, Leighan signifies someone who is associated with nature, open spaces, and tranquility. It can also be interpreted as representing a person who is gentle, kind-hearted, and possesses a peaceful demeanor.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Leighan are female.

Leighan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/leighan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leighan in Braille

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

The name Leighan in braille

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

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

The name Leighan in sign language

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