Gazella

Gazella Meaning & Origin

About Gazella
The surname Gazella is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "gazelle," which refers to a graceful and swift antelope-like animal found in Africa and Asia. As a surname, Gazella likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with the gazelle, such as agility, speed, or elegance. It may have been given to individuals who were known for their swift movements or graceful demeanor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gazella: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gazella 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 Gazella is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSL
🗽 NYSIIS
GASA
🔊 Soundex
G02040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AH0 Z EH1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/gəˈzɛlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gazella in Braille

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

The name Gazella in braille

How to sign the name Gazella using Sign Language

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

The name Gazella in sign language

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