Lyons

Lyons Meaning & Origin

About Lyons
The name "Lyons" is of English and Scottish origin, derived from the Old French word "lion," meaning "lion." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a lion, such as bravery, strength, or a fierce nature. The name Lyons is also associated with the city of Lyon in France, which was named after the Latin word "Lugdunum," meaning "hill of the god Lugus." Overall, the name Lyons symbolizes courage, power, and a connection to the city of Lyon.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lyons are male.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LNS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L052
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 AH0 N Z
🌐 IPA
/laΙͺΙ™nz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lyons in Braille

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

The name Lyons in braille

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

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

The name Lyons in sign language

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