Pagan

Pagan Meaning & Origin

About Pagan
The name "Pagan" is derived from the Latin word "paganus," which originally referred to a person who lived in a rural area or countryside. Over time, the term came to be associated with individuals who practiced non-Christian religions, particularly during the spread of Christianity. Today, "Pagan" is commonly used to describe a diverse group of modern spiritual paths that draw inspiration from pre-Christian and indigenous traditions, emphasizing a connection with nature, polytheism, and personal spiritual exploration.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Pagan are female.

Pagan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EY1 G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈpeɪgən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pagan in Braille

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

The name Pagan in braille

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

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

The name Pagan in sign language

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