Vandal

Vandal Meaning & Origin

About Vandal
The name "Vandal" is derived from the Germanic tribe known as the Vandals, who were active during the late Roman Empire. The term "Vandal" has come to be associated with destructive behavior or acts of vandalism due to the tribe's reputation for sacking and looting cities during their migrations. As a result, the name "Vandal" is often used to describe someone who engages in wanton destruction or malicious damage.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Vandal are male.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FNTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
VA
πŸ”Š Soundex
V05304
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AE1 N D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈvΓ¦ndΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FNTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vandal in Braille

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

The name Vandal in braille

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

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

The name Vandal in sign language

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