Tell

Tell Meaning & Origin

About Tell
The name "Tell" is of Germanic origin and is derived from the Old High German word "tello," meaning "to speak." It is often associated with the legendary Swiss folk hero William Tell, known for his exceptional archery skills and defiance against an oppressive ruler. The name "Tell" symbolizes courage, independence, and the power to stand up against injustice.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Tell are male.

Tell Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TL
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/tɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tell in Braille

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

The name Tell in braille

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

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

The name Tell in sign language

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