Chammas

Chammas Meaning & Origin

About Chammas
The surname Chammas is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Lebanese and Syrian families. It is derived from the Arabic word "chamma," meaning "hot" or "warm." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with a warm or passionate temperament. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Chammas can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Lebanon and the Lebanese diaspora.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chammas: 274
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,265
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chammas based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XMS
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AE1 M AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/chammas*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chammas in Braille

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

The name Chammas in braille

How to sign the name Chammas using Sign Language

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

The name Chammas in sign language

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