Gajan

Gajan Meaning & Origin

About Gajan
The surname Gajan is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among people of the Bengali community. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "gaja," meaning "elephant." In Hindu mythology, elephants are considered sacred and symbolize strength, wisdom, and prosperity. Therefore, the surname Gajan is believed to have originated as a name given to individuals or families associated with elephants or those who possessed qualities associated with elephants, such as power or wisdom.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Gajan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Gajan: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gajan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Gajan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KJN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EY1 JH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/gajan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KJN', 'KHN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gajan in Braille

Here's how to represent Gajan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Gajan in braille

How to sign the name Gajan using Sign Language

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

The name Gajan in sign language

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