Syla

Syla Meaning & Origin

About Syla
The surname Syla is of Albanian origin and is derived from the Albanian word "sylë," meaning "watchtower" or "lookout." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near or was associated with a watchtower or lookout point. The name Syla is relatively common in Albania and among Albanian communities worldwide.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Syla: 167
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106,570
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AY1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/syla*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Syla in Braille

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

The name Syla in braille

How to sign the name Syla using Sign Language

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

The name Syla in sign language

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