Taiwan

Taiwan Meaning & Origin

About Taiwan
The name "Taiwan" is derived from the indigenous Taiwanese language and means "terraced bay" or "beautiful bay." It refers to the island's geographical features, characterized by its numerous bays and coastal areas. The name reflects Taiwan's natural beauty and coastal landscapes, which have played a significant role in shaping its culture, history, and identity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Taiwan are male.

Taiwan Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AY1 W AA1 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈtaΙͺˈwΙ‘n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Taiwan in Braille

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

The name Taiwan in braille

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

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

The name Taiwan in sign language

Numerology