Awana

Awana Meaning & Origin

About Awana
The surname Awana is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among the Malay and Indonesian communities. It is derived from the Arabic word "awāna," which means "to help" or "to support." The name signifies a person or family that is known for their helpful and supportive nature, often assisting others in times of need.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Awana: 229
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,317
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA0 W AA1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/awana*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Awana in Braille

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

The name Awana in braille

How to sign the name Awana using Sign Language

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

The name Awana in sign language

Numerology