Lionel

Lionel Meaning & Origin

About Lionel
The name Lionel is of French origin and is derived from the Latin name Leonellus, which means "young lion." It is a masculine name that symbolizes strength, courage, and leadership. Lionel is often associated with individuals who possess a bold and fearless nature, as well as a charismatic and authoritative presence.

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

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lionel are male.

Lionel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 9.80% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LNL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0504
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 AH0 N AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaΙͺΙ™nΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lionel in Braille

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

The name Lionel in braille

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

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

The name Lionel in sign language

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