Aryan

Aryan Meaning & Origin

About Aryan
The surname Aryan is derived from the Sanskrit word "arya," which means noble or honorable. It is primarily associated with the Indo-Aryan ethnic group, which includes people from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. However, it is important to note that the term "Aryan" has been misused and distorted in the past to promote racial superiority, particularly during the Nazi era. In its original context, the surname Aryan signifies a sense of nobility and honor within the Indo-Aryan cultural and linguistic sphere.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Aryan: 284
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,170
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ARN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A605
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 R IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ‘riΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ARN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Aryan in Braille

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

The name Aryan in braille

How to sign the name Aryan using Sign Language

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

The name Aryan in sign language

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