Pelham

Pelham Meaning & Origin

About Pelham
The name "Pelham" is of English origin and is derived from a place name meaning "pebbly homestead" or "homestead with a stream." It is a surname turned given name that carries a sense of nature and a connection to the land, reflecting a person who may be grounded, practical, and in touch with their surroundings.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Pelham are male.

Pelham Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLM
🗽 NYSIIS
PAN
🔊 Soundex
P0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɛləm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pelham in Braille

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

The name Pelham in braille

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

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

The name Pelham in sign language

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