Riel

Riel Meaning & Origin

About Riel
The name "Riel" is of French origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the French word "roi," meaning "king," or from the Germanic name "Ricohard," meaning "brave ruler." Additionally, "Riel" is also associated with the historical figure Louis Riel, a MΓ©tis leader and political activist in Canada. Overall, the name "Riel" carries connotations of leadership, bravery, and regality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Riel are male.

Riel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -44.44% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 L
🌐 IPA
/ril/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Riel in Braille

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

The name Riel in braille

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

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

The name Riel in sign language

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