Thistle

Thistle Meaning & Origin

About Thistle
The name "Thistle" is derived from the English word for a prickly plant with purple flowers. Symbolically, it represents resilience, protection, and independence. The name Thistle often conveys a sense of strength and determination, reflecting the plant's ability to thrive in harsh conditions and its ability to defend itself with its thorny leaves. It can also be associated with Scottish heritage and the national emblem of Scotland, the thistle, which represents bravery and loyalty.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Thistle are female.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
0STL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T02340
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH IH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈθΙͺsΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('0STL', 'TSTL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thistle in Braille

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

The name Thistle in braille

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

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

The name Thistle in sign language

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