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LyleChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Small ship or pool

Pronunciation: LY-ul

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Name
Lyle
Meaning
Small ship or pool
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
LY-ul
Lucky Number
11
11
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Lyle mean?

Lyle is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Small ship or pool". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: LY-ul. Lucky number: 11. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Λάιλ

Λάιλ σημαίνει νύχτα, ήσυχο, γαλήνη

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

LY-ul

IPA

/laɪl/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Lyle is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Small ship or pool. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

11

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

BlueGreen

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: A life of love, service, and self-sacrifice.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateLoyalD = DevotedS = Spiritual

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A small vessel of faith, carrying the hope and promise of spiritual growth.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Lila in Sanskrit means 'night'. In Hindu culture, Lila is a name for the divine play of God and represents the playful nature of the universe.
In Christianity, Lila can be interpreted as a reflection of the unfathomable creativity and playfulness of God, leading to a sense of wonder and awe.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Lyle is a variant of the name Lyle, which is derived from the Old English word 'lygl', meaning 'forest' or 'woodland'.

Middle Ages

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Lyle LovettLyle Wagner

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Lyle

Lyle means a quiet or peaceful valley

🇮🇱Hebrew

ליל

ליל הוא שמו של לילה, שקט, שלווה

🇬🇷Greek

Λάιλ

Λάιλ σημαίνει νύχτα, ήσυχο, γαλήνη

🇮🇹Latin

Lyle

Lyle means night, quiet, peaceful

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