Len

Len Meaning & Origin

About Len
The name "Len" is a diminutive form of various names such as Leonard, Lennard, or Lenny. It is of Germanic origin and means "brave lion" or "lion-hearted." Len is a short and simple name that carries a strong and courageous connotation, symbolizing bravery and strength.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Len are male.

Len Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 57.14% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 N
🌐 IPA
/lɛn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Len in Braille

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

The name Len in braille

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

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

The name Len in sign language

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