Villanelle

Villanelle Meaning & Origin

About Villanelle
The name "Villanelle" is derived from the Italian word "villanella," which means a rustic or country song. In literature, a villanelle is a highly structured poetic form consisting of 19 lines with a specific rhyme scheme. The name "Villanelle" is often associated with elegance, sophistication, and artistic expression due to its connection with this poetic form. It is also popularized by the character Villanelle in the TV series "Killing Eve," adding a sense of mystery and intrigue to the name.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Villanelle are female.

Villanelle Popularity Trends

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLNL
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V0405040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V IH0 L AA0 N EH1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/villanelle*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V454

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Villanelle in Braille

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

The name Villanelle in braille

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

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

The name Villanelle in sign language

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