Abaza

Abaza Meaning & Origin

About Abaza
The surname Abaza is of Arabic origin and is primarily found among the Abaza people, an ethnic group residing in the Caucasus region. The name is derived from the Arabic word "abaza," meaning "lion." It is believed that the surname was originally given to individuals who displayed qualities associated with a lion, such as bravery, strength, and leadership. Today, the surname Abaza serves as a proud identifier of the Abaza people and their cultural heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Abaza: 182
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99,378
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Abaza 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 Abaza is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APS
🗽 NYSIIS
ASA
🔊 Soundex
A1020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 B AA1 Z AH0
🌐 IPA
/abaza*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Abaza in Braille

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

The name Abaza in braille

How to sign the name Abaza using Sign Language

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

The name Abaza in sign language

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