Cayman

Cayman Meaning & Origin

About Cayman
The name "Cayman" is derived from the Spanish word "caimán," which means alligator or crocodile. It is often associated with the Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, known for its crystal-clear waters and diverse marine life. The name reflects the presence of these reptiles in the region and has become synonymous with the islands' natural beauty and unique ecosystem.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cayman are male.

Cayman Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -48.72% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMN
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkeɪmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cayman in Braille

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

The name Cayman in braille

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

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

The name Cayman in sign language

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