Lens

Lens Meaning & Origin

About Lens
The name "Lens" is derived from the Old High German word "linsa" or the Latin word "lentis," both meaning "lens" or "lentil." As a name, Lens is often associated with qualities such as clarity, focus, and perception. It can symbolize someone who has a keen eye for detail, possesses a sharp intellect, or has the ability to see things from different perspectives. The name Lens can also be seen as a metaphor for someone who brings clarity or insight to others, like a lens that helps to sharpen an image.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lens are male.

Lens Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/lɛnz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lens in Braille

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

The name Lens in braille

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

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

The name Lens in sign language

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