Lorilai

Lorilai Meaning & Origin

About Lorilai
The name "Lorilai" is a variant spelling of "Lorelei," which originates from German folklore. It is derived from the combination of the German words "lore" meaning "murmuring" or "whispering" and "lei" meaning "rock." In folklore, the Lorelei is a beautiful siren-like creature who sits on a rock along the Rhine River, luring sailors with her enchanting voice and causing them to crash their ships. The name "Lorilai" is often associated with beauty, allure, and a captivating voice.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lorilai are female.

Lorilai Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LRL
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L06040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO0 R IY1 L EY0
🌐 IPA
/lorilai*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lorilai in Braille

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

The name Lorilai in braille

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

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

The name Lorilai in sign language

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