Major
The name Major is of Latin origin and is a boy’s name. The meaning of Major is ‘elder, superior person’ or ‘council spear’. It is derived from the word ‘major’ of Medieval Latin origin, meaning ‘magnate, chief officer, superior person’, from the root ‘maior’, meaning ‘adult, an elder’. It is also of Norman origin, derived from the word ‘Mauger', derived, in turn, from the French word ‘maugier' and the Germanic family name ‘Madalgari’, meaning someone who bears the council spear.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
greater; or, a military rank
Origin
Latin
Numerology
M is for mystery, the part of you that cannot be explained.
A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.
J is for jubilant, the upbeat you!
O is for ornate, nothing plain here!
R is for realist, the way you are.
Lucky
Major lucky number is 3.
The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!
Famous People Named Major
- Major Lee Applewhite American football coordinator
- Major Elliott Garrett American TV journalist
- Major Wright American NFL football player
- Major Harris R&B singer of the Delfonics
- Major Dodson American actor
Major in Pop Culture
- Major Major Major Major character in Joseph Heller's Catch,22
- Major key in music
- Major Lilywhite character in iZombie.
- Major Palmer minor character in The King of Queens.
