Bile

Bile Meaning & Origin

About Bile
The surname Bile is of Somali origin and is derived from the Somali word "bilaal," which means "water carrier" or "one who draws water." It is a common surname among the Somali people and is often associated with individuals who historically held the occupation of fetching and distributing water in their communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bile is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bile: 170
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105,079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bile based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Bile is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AY1 L
🌐 IPA
/baɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bile in Braille

Here's how to represent Bile in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bile in braille

How to sign the name Bile using Sign Language

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

The name Bile in sign language

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