Trajan

Trajan Meaning & Origin

About Trajan
The name "Trajan" is of Latin origin and is derived from the Roman family name "Traianus." It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "traius," meaning "to cross over" or "to pass through." The name Trajan is associated with the Roman Emperor Marcus Ulpius Traianus, commonly known as Trajan, who ruled from 98 to 117 AD. Trajan is remembered as one of the greatest Roman emperors, known for his military conquests, public works, and expansion of the Roman Empire. The name Trajan carries connotations of strength, leadership, and imperial power.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Trajan are male.

Trajan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 27.27% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRJN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T60205
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R EY1 JH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈtreΙͺΚ€Ι™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRJN', 'TRHN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Trajan in Braille

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

The name Trajan in braille

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

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

The name Trajan in sign language

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