Roll

Roll Meaning & Origin

About Roll
The name "Roll" is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It can be a variant of the name "Rolf," which means "famous wolf" or "renowned wolf." Alternatively, "Roll" can also be derived from the German word "rolle," meaning "roll" or "scroll." This suggests associations with writing, literature, or the act of rolling or scrolling. Overall, the name "Roll" carries connotations of strength, fame, and a connection to written or rolled objects.

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πŸ“ Name Length
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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OW1 L
🌐 IPA
/roʊl/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Roll in Braille

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

The name Roll in braille

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

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

The name Roll in sign language

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