Vanilla

Vanilla Meaning & Origin

About Vanilla
The name "Vanilla" is derived from the Spanish word "vainilla," which means "little pod." It refers to the aromatic and flavorful spice obtained from the pods of the vanilla orchid. As a name, Vanilla symbolizes sweetness, delicacy, and simplicity, often associated with purity and innocence. It can also represent a person who brings a sense of comfort and familiarity to others, much like the comforting and familiar scent and taste of vanilla.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Vanilla are female.

Vanilla Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNL
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V05040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AH0 N IH1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/vəˈnɪlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNL', 'FN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vanilla in Braille

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

The name Vanilla in braille

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

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

The name Vanilla in sign language

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