Miles

Miles Meaning & Origin

About Miles
The name Miles is of Latin origin and means "soldier" or "merciful." It is derived from the Latin word "miles," which refers to a soldier or warrior. The name Miles carries connotations of strength, bravery, and compassion, reflecting its historical association with military service and its modern interpretation as a kind and caring individual.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Miles are male.

Miles Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -3.05% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AY1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/maɪəlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Miles in Braille

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

The name Miles in braille

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

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

The name Miles in sign language

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