Purl

Purl Meaning & Origin

About Purl
The name "Purl" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pyrle," meaning "pearl." It is often used as a feminine given name and symbolizes purity, beauty, and rarity, much like the precious gem it is associated with. The name "Purl" can also be seen as a nod to the knitting technique "purl stitch," which adds texture and depth to knitted fabric, reflecting creativity and craftsmanship.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P064
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER1 L
🌐 IPA
/purl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Purl in Braille

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

The name Purl in braille

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

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

The name Purl in sign language

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