Paisley

Paisley Meaning & Origin

About Paisley
The name Paisley is of Scottish origin and is derived from the name of a town in Scotland. It is also associated with the pattern known as paisley, which originated in Persia. The name Paisley is often interpreted to mean "church" or "place of worship," reflecting its Scottish roots. It is a unisex name that has gained popularity in recent years.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Paisley are female.

Paisley Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -6.09% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P0240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EY1 Z L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpeΙͺzli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Paisley in Braille

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

The name Paisley in braille

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

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

The name Paisley in sign language

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