Zeila

Zeila Meaning & Origin

About Zeila
The name "Zeila" is of Somali origin and is derived from the Somali word "Zeila" or "Saylac," which refers to a historic port city in the northwestern part of Somalia. The name is often associated with strength, beauty, and resilience, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and maritime history of the region.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Zeila are female.

Zeila Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SL
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AY1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/zeila*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zeila in Braille

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

The name Zeila in braille

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

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

The name Zeila in sign language

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