Maela

Maela Meaning & Origin

About Maela
The name Maela is of French origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Breton word "mael," which means "chief" or "prince." In Celtic mythology, Maela is associated with bravery and leadership. Additionally, the name can also be seen as a variant of the name Maelle, which means "princess" in Breton. Overall, Maela carries connotations of nobility, strength, and regal qualities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Maela are female.

Maela Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ML
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY0 L AA1
🌐 IPA
/maela*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maela in Braille

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

The name Maela in braille

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

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

The name Maela in sign language

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