About Sierraleone
The name "Sierra Leone" is derived from the Portuguese phrase "Serra Leoa," meaning "Lion Mountains." It refers to the mountainous landscape of the country, particularly the range of hills that runs along its eastern border. The name reflects the geographical features of Sierra Leone and has become the official name of the West African nation.
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Most individuals with the name Sierraleone are female.
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Here's how to represent Sierraleone in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sierraleone using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.