Ylan

Ylan Meaning & Origin

About Ylan
The name "Ylan" is of Vietnamese origin and is derived from the word "y-lan," which means "orchid." Orchids are known for their beauty, elegance, and delicate nature. Therefore, the name "Ylan" is often associated with gracefulness, refinement, and a gentle demeanor.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Ylan is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 52.00% and females 48.00%, based on recent birth statistics.

Ylan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALN
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AO1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ylan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ylan in Braille

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

The name Ylan in braille

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

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

The name Ylan in sign language

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