Begum

Begum Meaning & Origin

About Begum
The name "Begum" is of Turkish origin and is commonly used as a title for Muslim women of high social status or royalty. It is derived from the Persian word "begam," which means "lady" or "princess." In many cultures, "Begum" is used as a respectful and honorific term to address women who hold a position of authority or are married to nobility. It signifies a woman of importance, elegance, and respect within her community.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Begum are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKM
🗽 NYSIIS
BAN
🔊 Soundex
B0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IY1 G AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/begum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Begum in Braille

Here's how to represent Begum in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Begum in braille

How to Spell the Name Begum in American Sign Language (ASL)

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

The name Begum in sign language

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