Versailles

Versailles Meaning & Origin

About Versailles
The name "Versailles" is derived from the Latin word "versare," meaning "to turn" or "to rotate." It refers to the historical city of Versailles in France, which was named after a small village that once existed in the area. The name signifies the transformation and evolution of the village into a grand palace and symbolizes the turning point in French history when King Louis XIV moved his court to Versailles, establishing it as the center of political power and opulence in the 17th century.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Versailles are female.

Versailles Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRSLS
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V0620402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V EH0 R S AY1
🌐 IPA
/vɛrˈseɪlz/
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('FRSLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V624

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How to write the name Versailles in Braille

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

The name Versailles in braille

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

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

The name Versailles in sign language

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