Nile

Nile Meaning & Origin

About Nile
The surname Nile is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "nīwe," meaning "new." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a newly cultivated or recently settled area. The name may also have been a nickname for someone who was considered youthful or energetic. Overall, the surname Nile signifies a connection to a new or fresh environment.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nile: 457
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,568
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NL
🔊 Soundex
N040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AY1 L
🌐 IPA
/naɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nile in Braille

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

The name Nile in braille

How to sign the name Nile using Sign Language

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

The name Nile in sign language

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