Machiavelli

Machiavelli Meaning & Origin

About Machiavelli
The name "Machiavelli" is derived from the Italian surname of the renowned political philosopher and writer, Niccolò Machiavelli. The name has become synonymous with cunning, deceit, and manipulation due to Machiavelli's most famous work, "The Prince." In this treatise, Machiavelli explores the nature of power and politics, advocating for the use of ruthless tactics to maintain control and achieve one's goals. As a result, the name "Machiavelli" has come to represent a person who is shrewd, calculating, and willing to employ any means necessary to achieve their objectives.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Machiavelli are male.

Machiavelli Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKFL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0201040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA2 K IY0 AH0 V EH1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˌmɑkjəˈvɛli/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M214

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Machiavelli in Braille

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

The name Machiavelli in braille

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

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

The name Machiavelli in sign language

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