Sahel

Sahel Meaning & Origin

About Sahel
The name "Sahel" is of Arabic origin and is commonly used as a given name for both boys and girls. It means "shore" or "coast" in Arabic, referring to the transitional zone between the Sahara Desert and the Sudanian Savanna in Africa. The Sahel region is characterized by a semi-arid climate and is known for its grasslands, shrubs, and sparse vegetation. The name Sahel symbolizes the connection between two distinct geographical regions and can be seen as a representation of adaptability and resilience.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sahel are male.

Sahel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SHL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA1 HH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/sahel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SHL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sahel in Braille

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

The name Sahel in braille

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

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

The name Sahel in sign language

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