Avra

Avra Meaning & Origin

About Avra
The surname Avra is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "avra," meaning "breeze" or "gentle wind." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a calm and gentle nature or someone who lived in a place known for its pleasant breezes. The surname Avra is relatively rare and is primarily found among individuals of Greek descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Avra: 167
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106,570
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AFR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A160
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 V R AH0
🌐 IPA
/avra*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Avra in Braille

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

The name Avra in braille

How to sign the name Avra using Sign Language

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

The name Avra in sign language

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