Awada

Awada Meaning & Origin

About Awada
The surname Awada is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in Lebanon and other Arab countries. It is derived from the Arabic word "wadaa," meaning "to promise" or "to pledge." As a surname, Awada likely originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from an ancestor who was known for making promises or fulfilling pledges. It may also have been given to individuals who were trustworthy or reliable in their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Awada: 535
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,800
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AT
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 W AA1 D AH0
🌐 IPA
/awada*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Awada in Braille

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

The name Awada in braille

How to sign the name Awada using Sign Language

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

The name Awada in sign language

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