Maiwand

Maiwand Meaning & Origin

About Maiwand
The name "Maiwand" is of Pashto origin and is primarily associated with the Battle of Maiwand, a significant historical event in Afghanistan. Maiwand refers to a district in the Kandahar province of Afghanistan, where the battle took place in 1880. The name itself is derived from the Pashto words "mai" meaning "water" and "wand" meaning "river," indicating its connection to a river or water source in the region. The Battle of Maiwand was a major conflict during the Second Anglo-Afghan War, where Afghan forces fought against the British Empire, resulting in a significant Afghan victory. The name "Maiwand" thus carries historical and cultural significance, representing bravery, resilience, and Afghan heritage.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Maiwand are male.

Maiwand Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 80% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 W AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/maiwand*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maiwand in Braille

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

The name Maiwand in braille

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

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

The name Maiwand in sign language

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