Durrani

Durrani Meaning & Origin

About Durrani
The name "Durrani" is of Afghan origin and is primarily associated with the Pashtun ethnic group. It is derived from the word "Durr" meaning "pearl" in Persian, symbolizing something precious and valuable. The name "Durrani" is often used as a surname and is historically linked to the Durrani Empire, founded by Ahmad Shah Durrani, also known as Ahmad Shah Abdali, who established the modern state of Afghanistan in the 18th century. The name "Durrani" carries a sense of pride, nobility, and heritage within the Afghan and Pashtun communities.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Durrani are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D06050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D ER0 AA1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/durrani*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Durrani in Braille

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

The name Durrani in braille

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

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

The name Durrani in sign language

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