About Eitel
The surname Eitel is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "eitel," meaning "vain" or "empty." As a surname, it could have been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as proud or conceited. Alternatively, it could have originated as a personal name, derived from the Old High German name "Adalheid," meaning "noble" or "of noble kind." The surname Eitel can also be found in Jewish communities, where it may have been an anglicized form of the Hebrew name "Itiel," meaning "God is with me."
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Here's how to represent Eitel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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