Scotland

Scotland Meaning & Origin

About Scotland
The name "Scotland" is derived from the Latin word "Scotia," which originally referred to the land inhabited by the Scoti, a Celtic tribe from Ireland. Over time, the name came to represent the entire country and its people. Scotland is a country located in the northern part of the island of Great Britain and is known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and distinct cultural identity.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Scotland are female.

Scotland Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -4.76% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SKTLNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
Error
πŸ”Š Soundex
S2034053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AA1 T L AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈskΙ‘tlΙ™nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SKTLNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scotland in Braille

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

The name Scotland in braille

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

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

The name Scotland in sign language

Numerology