Dorian

Dorian Meaning & Origin

About Dorian
The name Dorian is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "Dorios," meaning "of the Dorians." It is associated with the ancient Greek tribe called the Dorians, who were known for their military prowess and colonization efforts. The name Dorian is often associated with qualities such as strength, bravery, and leadership. It gained popularity as a given name due to its association with the protagonist of Oscar Wilde's novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray," which explores themes of beauty, morality, and the pursuit of pleasure.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dorian are male.

Dorian Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 4.08% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D0605
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 R IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙ”riΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dorian in Braille

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

The name Dorian in braille

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

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

The name Dorian in sign language

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