Asad

Asad Meaning & Origin

About Asad
The surname Asad is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "asad" which means "lion." It is a common surname in various Muslim-majority countries and is often used as a given name as well. The name Asad is associated with strength, courage, and leadership, symbolizing the qualities of a lion.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Asad: 1,424
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,105
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.48

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AST
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 S AA1 D
🌐 IPA
/asad*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Asad in Braille

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

The name Asad in braille

How to sign the name Asad using Sign Language

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

The name Asad in sign language

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