Menelik

Menelik Meaning & Origin

About Menelik
The name "Menelik" is of Ethiopian origin and holds significant cultural and historical importance. It is derived from the Amharic language and is commonly associated with the Ethiopian royal family. Menelik I was a legendary figure in Ethiopian history, believed to be the son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. The name "Menelik" is often interpreted to mean "son of the wise" or "son of the wise man," reflecting the legendary lineage and wisdom associated with the Ethiopian monarchy.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Menelik are male.

Menelik Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -7.14% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Menelik in Braille

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

The name Menelik in braille

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

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

The name Menelik in sign language

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