Liam

Liam Meaning & Origin

About Liam
The name Liam is of Irish origin and is derived from the name Uilliam, which is the Irish equivalent of William. It means "resolute protector" or "strong-willed warrior." Liam is a popular name in English-speaking countries and has gained significant popularity in recent years.

🌍 Origin
✨ Name Variations
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
🌟 Popularity
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Liam are male.

Liam Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 0.42% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LAN
πŸ”Š Soundex
L050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈliΙ™m/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Liam in Braille

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

The name Liam in braille

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

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

The name Liam in sign language

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