Captain

Captain Meaning & Origin

About Captain
The name "Captain" is a title derived from the Latin word "capitaneus," meaning "chief" or "leader." It is commonly used to refer to the commanding officer of a military unit or a ship. As a name, "Captain" signifies strength, authority, and leadership, often associated with individuals who possess qualities of courage, discipline, and strategic thinking. It can also symbolize a sense of adventure and exploration, reflecting the maritime or military heritage of the name.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Captain are male.

Captain Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 26.32% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C01305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 P T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæptən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C135

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Captain in Braille

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

The name Captain in braille

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

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

The name Captain in sign language

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