Leyden

Leyden Meaning & Origin

About Leyden
The name "Leyden" is of Dutch origin and is derived from the city of Leiden in the Netherlands. It is believed to have originated from the Dutch word "leid," meaning "to lead" or "to guide." As a surname, Leyden is often associated with individuals who have ancestral ties to the city of Leiden or its surrounding areas.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Leyden are male.

Leyden Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaΙͺdΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leyden in Braille

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

The name Leyden in braille

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

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

The name Leyden in sign language

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