Slate

Slate Meaning & Origin

About Slate
The name "Slate" is derived from the Old English word "sclæt" or "sclate," which refers to a type of fine-grained rock that can be easily split into thin layers. As a name, Slate symbolizes strength, durability, and resilience, reflecting the qualities associated with the rock itself. It can also evoke a sense of stability, groundedness, and practicality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Slate are male.

Slate Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -6.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S4030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S L EY1 T
🌐 IPA
/sleɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLT', 'XLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Slate in Braille

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

The name Slate in braille

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

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

The name Slate in sign language

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