Akter

Akter Meaning & Origin

About Akter
The surname Akter is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in Muslim communities. It is derived from the Arabic word "akhtar," meaning "star" or "celestial body." The surname Akter is often used as a title of honor for women, particularly in Bangladesh and other South Asian countries. It signifies a person who is highly regarded, shining, or prominent, reflecting the positive qualities associated with stars.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Akter: 2,291
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,316
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.78

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A2306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 K T ER0
🌐 IPA
/akter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Akter in Braille

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

The name Akter in braille

How to sign the name Akter using Sign Language

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

The name Akter in sign language

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