Paladin

Paladin Meaning & Origin

About Paladin
The name "Paladin" is derived from the Latin word "palatinus," meaning "servant of the palace." In medieval times, a paladin referred to a knight or warrior who was renowned for their chivalry, bravery, and adherence to a strict code of honor. Paladins were often associated with righteousness, justice, and protecting the weak, embodying the ideals of knighthood and serving as champions of good.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Paladin are male.

Paladin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -54.55% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P040305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AE1 L AH0 D IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈpælədɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Paladin in Braille

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

The name Paladin in braille

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

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

The name Paladin in sign language

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