Akra

Akra Meaning & Origin

About Akra
The surname Akra is of Arabic origin and is primarily found in Lebanon and other Middle Eastern countries. It is derived from the Arabic word "akra," which means "bald" or "hairless." The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who was bald or had little hair. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Akra: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A260
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 K R AH0
🌐 IPA
/akra*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Akra in Braille

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

The name Akra in braille

How to sign the name Akra using Sign Language

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

The name Akra in sign language

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