Decan

Decan Meaning & Origin

About Decan
The name "Decan" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "deagh" meaning "good" or "pleasant." It is often used as a masculine given name and signifies someone who is kind, amiable, and affable. Individuals named Decan are often known for their friendly and approachable nature, making them well-liked by others.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Decan are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IY1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/decan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Decan in Braille

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

The name Decan in braille

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

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

The name Decan in sign language

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