Thain

Thain Meaning & Origin

About Thain
The name "Thain" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "tànaiste," meaning "second" or "next in line." As a given name, Thain signifies someone who is a leader or ruler, often associated with being second in command or having a position of authority. Thain is a name that conveys strength, responsibility, and a natural inclination towards leadership.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Thain are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
0N
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/θeɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('0N', 'TN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thain in Braille

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

The name Thain in braille

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

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

The name Thain in sign language

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