Abaya

Abaya Meaning & Origin

About Abaya
The surname Abaya is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in the Philippines. It is derived from the Arabic word "abayeh," which refers to a loose, flowing outer garment worn by women in some Muslim cultures. The surname Abaya is often associated with families who have a historical connection to the Islamic faith or have ancestral ties to Arab or Muslim communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Abaya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Abaya: 544
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,261
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Abaya based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Abaya is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AP
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A100
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 B EY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/abaya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Abaya in Braille

Here's how to represent Abaya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Abaya in braille

How to sign the name Abaya using Sign Language

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

The name Abaya in sign language

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