Lorilei

Lorilei Meaning & Origin

About Lorilei
The name Lorilei is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Lore" meaning "lore" or "knowledge" and "lei" meaning "rock" or "cliff." The name is often associated with a mythical siren or mermaid who lures sailors with her enchanting voice. Symbolically, Lorilei represents beauty, allure, and the power to captivate others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lorilei are female.

Lorilei Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -41.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LRL
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L06040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO0 R IY1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/lorilei*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lorilei in Braille

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

The name Lorilei in braille

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

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

The name Lorilei in sign language

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