Leyi

Leyi Meaning & Origin

About Leyi
The name "Leyi" is of Yoruba origin and is commonly given to girls. It means "to honor" or "to praise" in Yoruba. The name carries a positive connotation, symbolizing the idea of showing respect, admiration, and reverence towards someone or something. It reflects the cultural values of the Yoruba people, who place great importance on honoring and acknowledging others.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Leyi are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
L
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1
🌐 IPA
/leyi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('L', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leyi in Braille

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

The name Leyi in braille

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

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

The name Leyi in sign language

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