Ajahn

Ajahn Meaning & Origin

About Ajahn
The name "Ajahn" is of Thai origin and is commonly used as a title for a respected teacher or mentor in Theravada Buddhism. It is derived from the Pali word "ācariya," which means "teacher" or "preceptor." Ajahns are highly regarded for their wisdom, knowledge, and guidance in the Buddhist community, and they play a crucial role in transmitting the teachings of the Buddha to their disciples. The title Ajahn signifies a person who has attained a certain level of spiritual realization and is recognized as an authoritative figure in the Buddhist tradition.

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Most individuals with the name Ajahn are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AJN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EY1 JH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ajahn*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJN', 'AHN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A250

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How to write the name Ajahn in Braille

Here's how to represent Ajahn in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ajahn in braille

How to Spell the Name Ajahn in American Sign Language (ASL)

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

The name Ajahn in sign language

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