Yalda

Yalda Meaning & Origin

About Yalda
The name "Yalda" is of Persian origin and holds cultural significance. It refers to the winter solstice celebration in Iran, known as "Shab-e Yalda." Yalda is the longest night of the year, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness. The name itself conveys the essence of this celebration, representing the arrival of winter and the anticipation of longer days to come. It carries connotations of warmth, hope, and the power of light.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yalda are female.

Yalda Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 85.71% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALT
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0430
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AA1 L D AH0
🌐 IPA
/yalda*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yalda in Braille

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

The name Yalda in braille

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

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

The name Yalda in sign language

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