Major

Major Meaning & Origin

About Major
The name Major is of English origin and is derived from the word "major," which means "greater" or "superior." It is often used as a given name and carries connotations of strength, authority, and importance. The name Major can also be associated with military ranks, symbolizing leadership and power.

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

Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Major are male.

Major Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -7.76% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MJR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmeΙͺΚ€Ι™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MJR', 'MHR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Major in Braille

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

The name Major in braille

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

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

The name Major in sign language

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