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View Name: Trajan


TRAJAN
GENDER: Masculine
USAGE: History
PRONOUNCED: TRAY-jən (English)   [key]
Meaning & History
From the Roman cognomen Traianus, which is of unknown meaning. The Roman emperor Trajan (full name Marcus Ulpius Traianus) is considered among the most capable men to have led the empire. His military accomplishments include victories over Dacia and Parthia.
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OTHER LANGUAGES: Traianus (Ancient Roman), Traian (Romanian)



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