Volley

Volley Meaning & Origin

About Volley
The name "Volley" is of English origin and is primarily used as a surname. It is derived from the Middle English word "volley," which means "an arrow or a dart." The name may have originally been given to someone who was skilled in archery or had a swift and accurate aim. It can also be associated with the sport of volleyball, which involves hitting a ball back and forth over a net, reflecting qualities of agility, coordination, and teamwork. Overall, the name "Volley" suggests a connection to precision, speed, and athletic ability.

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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
VA
πŸ”Š Soundex
V040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AA1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈvΙ‘li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Volley in Braille

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

The name Volley in braille

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

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

The name Volley in sign language

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