Menelek

Menelek Meaning & Origin

About Menelek
The name "Menelek" is of Ethiopian origin and is commonly associated with the Ethiopian royal family. It is derived from the Amharic word "Menelik," which means "son of the wise man" or "son of the wise king." The name holds historical significance as it is also the name of the legendary Ethiopian emperor Menelik I, who is believed to be the son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. "Menelek" is often considered a symbol of wisdom, strength, and royal lineage within Ethiopian culture.

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Most individuals with the name Menelek are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNLK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M050402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 N IH0 L EH0 K
🌐 IPA
/menelek*/
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('MNLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M542

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Menelek in Braille

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

The name Menelek in braille

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

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

The name Menelek in sign language

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