Cajun

Cajun Meaning & Origin

About Cajun
The name "Cajun" refers to a cultural and ethnic group in the United States, particularly in the state of Louisiana. It is derived from the term "Acadian," which originally referred to French colonists who settled in Acadia (now Nova Scotia, Canada) in the 17th century. The Acadians were forcibly expelled by the British in the mid-18th century and many of them resettled in Louisiana, where their culture and traditions evolved into what is now known as Cajun. The name "Cajun" is used to describe the unique blend of French, African, and Native American influences that characterize the culture, cuisine, music, and language of this vibrant community.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cajun are male.

Cajun Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KJN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 JH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkeɪʤən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KJN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cajun in Braille

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

The name Cajun in braille

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

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

The name Cajun in sign language

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