Askari

Askari Meaning & Origin

About Askari
The surname Askari is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "askar," which means "army" or "soldier" in Arabic. As a surname, Askari is commonly found among Muslim communities, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia. It is often associated with families who have a historical connection to military service or have ancestral ties to soldiers or warriors.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Askari: 541
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASKR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A2060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 S K AA1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/askari*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Askari in Braille

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

The name Askari in braille

How to sign the name Askari using Sign Language

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

The name Askari in sign language

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