He was born on Betazed in 2372, and given the name "Barin", which means "little one" in the Tavnian language. (TNG novel: The Battle of Betazed; TNG eBook: The Insolence of Office) He was raised by his mother, with the assistance early on of her manservant, Mr. Homn. (ST short story: "The Ceremony of Innocence is Drowned") He has two older half-sisters, the late Kestra Troi and Deanna Troi.