Meaning: Siul is most often Luis written backwards — a reversal coinage popular in Latino families honouring a father or grandfather. Separately, siul is the Irish word for 'walk; journey'. Routes are uncertain, which we note.Low
In 30 seconds: A reversal name: Siul is usually Luis spelled backwards (said 'see-OOL'). Irish siul also means 'walk'. Routes uncertain, which we note.
MeaningSiul is most often Luis written backwards — a reversal coinage popular in Latino families honouring a father or grandfather. Separately, siul is the Irish word for 'walk; journey'. Routes are uncertain, which we note.
Siul reads most naturally as Luis reversed, part of a small but persistent American habit of spelling a beloved name backwards to make a new one. Latino families have used it to carry a father's or grandfather's name forward in disguised form. There is also an Irish word siul, 'walk; journey', unlikely but worth naming. Routes are uncertain, which we note. Soft, unusual, and quietly sentimental (said 'see-OOL').
It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, coined, and inventive.
Did you know? Reversal names — Nevaeh from Heaven, Semaj from James — are a real American tradition, and Siul is Luis turned around, often to honour a father. Irish also has siul, 'walk'. Routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'see-OOL').
