Doran

Doran Meaning & Origin

About Doran
The name "Doran" is of Irish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Gaelic word "Ó Deoráin," which means "descendant of Deoradhán." Deoradhán is a personal name that translates to "exile" or "wanderer." Therefore, the name "Doran" can be interpreted as "descendant of the wanderer" or "one who is like an exile." It carries connotations of resilience, independence, and a sense of adventure.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Doran are male.

Doran Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO0 R AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/dɔˈræn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Doran in Braille

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

The name Doran in braille

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

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

The name Doran in sign language

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