Steele

Steele Meaning & Origin

About Steele
The name "Steele" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "stigel" or "stigol," meaning "steep" or "steep hill." It is a surname that was often given to individuals who lived near or worked on steep or hilly terrain. The name "Steele" can also be associated with strength, resilience, and determination, reflecting the characteristics of someone who can overcome obstacles and challenges with unwavering resolve.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Steele are male.

Steele Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 4.07% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S3040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T IY1 L
🌐 IPA
/stil/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Steele in Braille

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

The name Steele in braille

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

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

The name Steele in sign language

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