Sicily

Sicily Meaning & Origin

About Sicily
The name "Sicily" is derived from the Latin word "Sicilia," which in turn is believed to have originated from the Greek word "Sikelia." The name is associated with the island of Sicily, located in the Mediterranean Sea, off the southern coast of Italy. Sicily is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and strategic location, making it a significant crossroad of civilizations throughout the centuries. The name "Sicily" represents the island's unique heritage and serves as a symbol of its distinct 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 Sicily are female.

Sicily Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SSL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S02040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 S AH0 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsΙͺsΙ™li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sicily in Braille

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

The name Sicily in braille

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

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

The name Sicily in sign language

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