Shelli

Shelli Meaning & Origin

About Shelli
The name Shelli is a variant of the name Shelley, which originated as a surname derived from the Old English word "scylf" meaning "shelf" or "ledge." It is believed to have been used to describe someone who lived near a ledge or shelf-like feature. As a given name, Shelli is often associated with qualities such as intelligence, creativity, and a strong sense of individuality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shelli are female.

Shelli Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/shelli*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shelli in Braille

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

The name Shelli in braille

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

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

The name Shelli in sign language

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