Alemu

Alemu Meaning & Origin

About Alemu
The surname Alemu is of Ethiopian origin and is derived from the Amharic word "alem," meaning "world" or "universe." It is a common surname among the Amhara people of Ethiopia and signifies a connection to the broader world or a global perspective. The name may also reflect a sense of ambition, knowledge, or a desire to explore beyond one's immediate surroundings.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Alemu: 1,100
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23185
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALM
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A4050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 L EH1 M UW0
🌐 IPA
/alemu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alemu in Braille

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

The name Alemu in braille

How to sign the name Alemu using Sign Language

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

The name Alemu in sign language

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