Awil

Awil Meaning & Origin

About Awil
The surname Awil is of Somali origin and is derived from the Arabic word "awil," meaning "first" or "foremost." It is often used as a given name in Somali culture, indicating the first-born child or someone who is considered to be a leader or pioneer within their community. As a surname, Awil may signify a family's ancestral connection to a prominent or respected individual within their lineage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Awil: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 W AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/awil*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Awil in Braille

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

The name Awil in braille

How to sign the name Awil using Sign Language

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

The name Awil in sign language

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