Abd

Abd Meaning & Origin

About Abd
The surname Abd is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "abd," which means "servant" or "slave." It is commonly used as a prefix in Arabic names, followed by one of the names of Allah, such as Abdallah (servant of Allah) or Abdulrahman (servant of the Merciful). The surname Abd signifies a connection to the Islamic faith and reflects the individual's devotion and submission to God.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Abd: 195
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,921
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

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APT
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A130
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 B D
🌐 IPA
/abd*/
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('APT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Abd in Braille

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

The name Abd in braille

How to sign the name Abd using Sign Language

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

The name Abd in sign language

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