About Alcain
The surname Alcain is of Basque origin and is derived from the Basque word "altzain," meaning "shepherd." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near a shepherd's hut or worked as a shepherd. The name Alcain is commonly found in the Basque region of Spain and may have variations in spelling, such as Alcáin or Alcaine.
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Here's how to represent Alcain in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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