Rector

Rector Meaning & Origin

About Rector
The name "Rector" is derived from the Latin word "rector," meaning "ruler" or "governor." It is a surname that originated from the occupation of a rector, which referred to a person who was in charge of a religious institution or a parish. The name signifies someone who held a position of authority and leadership within the church.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R02306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 K T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɛktər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rector in Braille

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

The name Rector in braille

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

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

The name Rector in sign language

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