Bhan

Bhan Meaning & Origin

About Bhan
The surname Bhan is of Indian origin and is commonly found among people of the Bania community. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "bhan" which means "to shine" or "to illuminate." The surname Bhan is often associated with individuals who are believed to possess qualities such as intelligence, wisdom, and brightness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bhan: 344
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,876
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 N
🌐 IPA
/bhan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bhan in Braille

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

The name Bhan in braille

How to sign the name Bhan using Sign Language

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

The name Bhan in sign language

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