Arain

Arain Meaning & Origin

About Arain
The surname Arain is primarily found among Muslim communities in South Asia, particularly in Pakistan and India. It is derived from the Arabic word "ar-rā'in," meaning "the shepherd" or "the guardian." The Arain community traditionally engaged in agricultural activities, including farming and animal husbandry. They were known for their expertise in cultivating land and tending to livestock. Over time, the Arain community has diversified into various professions, but their ancestral connection to agriculture and rural life remains significant.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Arain: 396
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,383
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER0 EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/arain*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Arain in Braille

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

The name Arain in braille

How to sign the name Arain using Sign Language

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

The name Arain in sign language

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