Ansari

Ansari Meaning & Origin

About Ansari
The surname Ansari is of Arabic origin and is primarily associated with the Muslim community. It is derived from the Arabic word "Ansar," which means "supporters" or "helpers." The surname Ansari is commonly found among people of Arab, Indian, and Pakistani descent, particularly those who trace their ancestry back to the early Muslim community of Medina. It signifies a historical connection to the Ansar, who were the early Muslim converts and supporters of the Prophet Muhammad.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ansari: 4,679
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,148
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.59

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ANSR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A52060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA0 N S AA1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/Ι‘nˈsΙ‘ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ANSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ansari in Braille

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

The name Ansari in braille

How to sign the name Ansari using Sign Language

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

The name Ansari in sign language

Numerology