Silk

Silk Meaning & Origin

About Silk
The name "Silk" is derived from the English word for the fine, lustrous fabric produced by silkworms. It symbolizes elegance, luxury, and refinement. As a name, Silk often represents individuals who possess grace, sophistication, and a delicate yet strong nature. It can also be associated with creativity, beauty, and a sense of allure.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Silk are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 L K
🌐 IPA
/sɪlk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Silk in Braille

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

The name Silk in braille

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

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

The name Silk in sign language

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