Akhtar

Akhtar Meaning & Origin

About Akhtar
The surname Akhtar is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Muslims. It is derived from the Arabic word "akhtar" which means "star" or "good fortune." The name Akhtar is often used as a given name as well, and it symbolizes brightness, success, and auspiciousness. It is a popular surname in various countries, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, among others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Akhtar: 4,260
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,785
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.44

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
AKA
🔊 Soundex
A20306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 K T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈæktər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Akhtar in Braille

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

The name Akhtar in braille

How to sign the name Akhtar using Sign Language

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

The name Akhtar in sign language

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