Balian

Balian Meaning & Origin

About Balian
The surname Balian is of Armenian origin and is derived from the Armenian word "bali" meaning "honey." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was sweet-natured or had a pleasant personality. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Balian can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Armenian communities.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Balian: 867
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,732
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PLN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B0405
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EY1 L IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbeΙͺliΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Balian in Braille

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

The name Balian in braille

How to sign the name Balian using Sign Language

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

The name Balian in sign language

Numerology