Stalin

Stalin Meaning & Origin

About Stalin
The name "Stalin" is a surname of Georgian origin, derived from the word "stal," meaning "steel" in Russian. It was adopted as a pseudonym by Joseph Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili, the leader of the Soviet Union from the mid-1920s until his death in 1953. The name "Stalin" became synonymous with his authoritarian rule, ruthless policies, and the immense power he held over the Soviet Union during his tenure.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Stalin are male.

Stalin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STLN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30405
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AA1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈstΙ‘lΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S345

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stalin in Braille

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

The name Stalin in braille

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

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

The name Stalin in sign language

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