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How to pronounce Trajan How to pronounce Trajan?

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Pronunciation of Trajan in France

In France, Trajan is primarily classified as a male first name. Click the play button to hear the French pronunciation

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Type of Name: First Name
Gender: Male
Origin: French


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Pronunciation of Trajan in the US

In the US, Trajan is primarily classified as a male first name. The American pronunciation, specifically in United States, is

t r ai j eh n
  • t sounds like the 't' in to
  • r sounds like the 'r' in rat
  • ai sounds like the 'ai' in pain
  • j sounds like the 'j' in jug
  • eh sounds like the 'e' in pet
  • n sounds like the 'n' in no

"Roman emperor (98–117), the first born outside Italy. He had military commands in Asia and Europe before being named consul in 91. In 97 he was adopted by Nerva as his successor. After Nerva's death in 98, he deified the former emperor and named himself Jupiter's representative on earth. He strengthened defenses along the northern frontier and weakened the Praetorian Guard at Rome. He gave the Senate new authority, reduced taxes, supported the poor with government welfare, reformed provincial administration, and built public works, including a forum with Trajan's Column, a structure commemorating his Dacian Wars. He added Dacia, Mesopotamia, and Parthia to the empire. He was campaigning in Asia when revolts broke out in conquered territories. Discouraged and ill, he died on his journey to Rome."

Type of Name: First Name
Gender: Male
Origin: Roman


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Pronunciation of Trajan in the US

In the US, Trajan is primarily classified as a male first name. The American pronunciation, specifically in United States, is

trA-jen

"Roman emperor (98–117), the first born outside Italy. He had military commands in Asia and Europe before being named consul in 91. In 97 he was adopted by Nerva as his successor. After Nerva's death in 98, he deified the former emperor and named himself Jupiter's representative on earth. He strengthened defenses along the northern frontier and weakened the Praetorian Guard at Rome. He gave the Senate new authority, reduced taxes, supported the poor with government welfare, reformed provincial administration, and built public works, including a forum with Trajan's Column, a structure commemorating his Dacian Wars. He added Dacia, Mesopotamia, and Parthia to the empire. He was campaigning in Asia when revolts broke out in conquered territories. Discouraged and ill, he died on his journey to Rome."

Type of Name: First Name
Gender: Male
Origin: Roman


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In the southeastern corner of London lies Greenwich, a borough famous for marking the Prime Meridian (0° longitude), the imaginary line that separates the eastern and western halves of the world.

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